ATTRACTIONS FOR THE WEEK.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18008, 19 November 1926, Page 5

ATTRACTIONS FOR THE WEEK.

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"The Son. of the Sheik,” the late Rudolph Valentino's last picture, which has packed the Grand Theatre, both afternoon and evening, during the -week will be presented at that theatre for a further week. “The Son of the Sheik” is a sequel to “The Sheik,” from the novel by E. M. Hull, and released through United .Artists hilm Company. As the dashing young Englishman who lives in the desert, Valentino gallops, hates and loves, always with the fickle moods of the mysterious desert upon him, to a crashing crescendo- climax that is seldom seen on the screen. Valentino does many things other than make love and ride Arabian steeds; he rescues pretty girls from the backs of runaway horses, leaps from balconies into swinging chandeliers, battles against desert brigands with sword, pistols annd fists; in short, “ The Son of the Sheik ” mixes athletics with his amours. With beautiful Vilma Banky as leading lady, and with Montague Love, George Fawcett, Agnes Ayres, Karl Dane, Bull Montana in prominent supporting roles, the screen's famous lover is seen in a picture that will be remembered for years to come.

one situation topping another in rapid succession. “ Below the Line.” the second attraction, is another of the Rin-Tin-Tin pictures. It contains thrills, romance and comedy, with thrills in the lead, and tells the story of a fighting dog in a southern village. The climax comes with Rin-Tin-Tin’s great fight with a pack of bloodhounds.

“A Boy of Flanders,” featuring Jackv Coogan, will be the principal film to be shown at the Queen’s Theatre next week. The story is adapted from Ouida’s novel, “ A Dog of Flanders,” and Teddy, a dog, plays an important part in the picture, which tells of the trials and tribulations of a Flemish boy. The quaint Dutch costumes and manners, the buildings, canals and windmills, all combine to make the film a most picturesque one. “ Code of the West,” the second attraction, is adapted from Zane Grey’s story. It is an absorbing story of to-day—an up-to-date romance of a frivolous flapper and a rugged cowboy, in which the viewpoint of the East, as typified by its jazz palaces, fast sets and petting parties, is contrasted with that of the West, with its straightforward attitude towards life and love. One of the outstanding features is the strong vein of comedy. In the leading roles are Owen Moore, Constance Bennett, Mabel Ballin, Charles Ogle and David Butler.

Some of the largest and most gorgeous sets ever used in a motion picture were constructed for “The Love Thief,” which commences its screening at Everybody’s Theatre on Monday. The featured players are Norman Kerry and Greta Nissen. Love and intrigue in the court of a mythical kingdom are the theme, and there are presented the amours and political intrigue of two unfriendly nations. There is rapid action, a sweet love story, and some very clever comedy to relieve the dramatic moments. Through it all suspense is kept at a high pitch by the intrigues of grasping foreign Powers, whose representatives are in the court. Duels, fights, disgrace, escape and final happiness occur in rapid succession to the impressive background of lively court scenes, beautiful sets and attractively uniformed men. Norman Kerry rises to dramatic heights in this picture of greater sincerity than anything he has done previously. The second attraction, “ The Girl from Montmartre,” is described as a “real romance, with lots of suspense, some mystery and some devilry, and a world of lilting love interest.” The picture is adapted from Anthony Pryde’s. best seller,

“ Spanish Sunlight,” and old Spain forms its background. Lewis Stone and Barbara Le Marr have the featured roles.

The eruption of 'Mont Pelee, in the island: of Martinique,, in the French West Indies, forms the background of “ Volcano,” a Paramount production coming to Crystal Palace next week. It is the story of a girl who has always believed herself of France's bluest blood, until cast out by relatives and torn from the man she loves, because she is suspected of being a quadroon. A thrilling rescue takes place when the volcano, which overshadows the island, wakes up from a thousand-year slumber and rains fire on the inhabitants. And it is proved that the girl is as she herself believed—of the aristocracy. The story opens in France. The time is the middle of the nineteenth century. Quickly the action is transferred to Martinique, where most of the story takes place. The island is shown as being divided into two parts, one the French section, the other the quadroon quarter. The leading roles are filled by Bebe Daniels, Wallace Beery and ■Ricardo Cortez. The second picture, •• The Plastic Age.” deals with American college life, of the days out of the class-room. It lias romance, excitement and action that is spurred by a vouthful gaiety that is always colourful. The picture is adapted from the Percy Marks novel, and the leading roles are filled by Clara Bow, Donald Keith, Henry B. Wallhall and Mary Alden. “ Dance Madness,” which heads the programme coming to the Liberty Theatre next week, is a delicate comedy of married life. The story lies around a young couple in Paris on their honeymoon. The husband grows tired of his wife because he thinks he has seen her too often, and to divert himself he makes desperate love to a popular Russian dancer, who is the reigning sensation in the gay capital. His awakening from this infatuation and the cure for his defection, devised by the young wife, furnish the plot with piquancy and sparkle. Conrad Nagel plays the bridegroom, and Claire Windsor is the bride, with Hedda Hopper as the dancer whose charms beguile the young man for a time. “ Dance Madness ” is an exhilarating comedy with