“SHORE LEAVE” IS STRONG COMEDY.
DOUBLE PROGRAMME AT QUEEN’S THEATRE. “Shore Leave,” a great starring vehicle for Richard Barthelmess and Dorothy Mackaill, heads the attractive double programme at the Queen’s Thea tre this week. A delightful comedy clement predominates in the picture; the troubles and mutual perplexities of “Bilge" Smith, the “gob,” and Connie Martin, the village dressmaker, are de tailed against a background of great, ships and a quiet New England village. The second feature is the Paramount picture, "The Enemy Sex,” in which Betty Compson is starred. This story has a strong dramatic plot, full of the vicissitudes of life as it is lived on Broadway, showing which is the enemy sex and why and when. A naturally emotional theme, the story is pleasantly lightened by comedy effects in which both the star and the supporting cast shine. Playing opposite Miss Compson are such well-known artists as Percy Marmont, Huntly Gordon and Kathlyn Williams.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 17881, 24 June 1926, Page 7
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