“SIMON THE JESTER” IS SPLENDID DRAMA.
Few novelists enjoy the wide popularity of William J. Locke, and perhaps his most successful novel was “ Simon the Jester.” a story which has been brought to the screen, and is now showing at the Queen's Theatre. “ Simon the Jester ” is a tboroughly wholesome picture, and contains as manv thrills as the average picturegoer is ever likely to want. The story is based on the life of the circus, an institution which dates from Roman times, and never seems to lose its popularity with all sections of the public. The acting of the principals. Eugene O'Brien and Lillian Rich, leaves nothing to be desired. Both parts call for the very highest dramatic treatment, and in this both players succeed admirably. The second attraction, "Won in the Oouds.” is an aerial thriller, with a very clever plot, laid in Africa. Good comedies and interesting gazettes complete a splendid programme.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 18470, 23 May 1928, Page 7
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