“PADLOCKED” NOW BEING SHOWN AT LIBERTY THEATRE.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18182, 15 June 1927, Page 7

“PADLOCKED” NOW BEING SHOWN AT LIBERTY THEATRE.

LOIS MORAN HAS FINE CHARACTER ROLE. Strong: as iron may be parental ties, but the call of youth is strong as steel, quickly wearing away the ironclad restrictions of parents. The tragedy that can he brought into lives where intolerance predominates Is graphically shown in the latest Res Beach picture, ** Padlocked/' which is being shown at Liberty Theatre. The film is to «ay the least, powerful, and it illustrates the failure of the generation of the past to appreciate the viewpoint or the generation of the present. In ». picture such a 3 this, the various parts have to be cast very carefully. The director, Allan Dwan, has seen to it that the actors are of the right type. As Edith, he has selected Lois Mdran, a Keventeen-yea r-old girl who is quickly climbing the ladder of success. She has looks and ability. Her dancing is wonderful and her acting convincing. The part of Henry Gilbert is portrayed by Noah Beery, an actor who is well known for his capacity to satisfactorily fill character roles. Then there is Helen J. Eddv as Belle Galloway. Her part Is a difficult one, but she succeeds in it. Of th’e principal four in the picture, the last to be mentioned is Louise Dresser. who is seen as Mrs Allcott. An enjoyable programme of music is played by the Liberty Concert Orchestra, under the baton of Mr Ernest Jamieson.