AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18234, 19 November 1924, Page 12

AMUSEMENTS.

PICTURE HOUSES.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "Galloping Fish," now showing at Everybody's Theatre, otTers a lar-go measure- of humour. Xot only is plot and broad outline funny, but in all its detail it is one of tho "c-cst laughter-raisers seen at Everybody's for a considerable time. The- story starts out with a timid little bridgegroon; •who unexpectedly breaks out at tho wrong moment and has a quarrel with his bride, who hastens home J'to mama." And thai is tho beginning of twenty-four harrowing hours for "Freddy," who promptly becomes entangled with a "Diving Venus" and her "fish,'' and winds up floundering about in a. spectacular flocd. Tho support is "A Self Mado Failure," a. mixture of comedr and. drama. The Select Orchestra provides a pleasing programme of music. GREATER CRYSTAL PALACE. "Bi" Timber'' is the name of the present headline? at Greater Crystal Palace. The private quarrels of great lumber companies, tho method ono man took of overcoming the dislike his workers held for him, and the fate of a woman who plays with love io "ain her own ends, aro three of- the things i" 'the story. Splendid photography of backgrounds which aro beautiful and impressive in themselves add much to the appeal of the story, which has its locale almost entirely beneath tho highest trees in the world, tho gigantic redwoods of Northern California. "William Desmond has the star role. Tho second big feature is "Tho Sleep Walker," starring tho popular Constance Binney. The Symphony Orchestra adds greatly to tho pleasure of patrons. GRAND THEATRE. "Fair and Warmer'' is the leading item on tho Grand Theatre programme this week. Tho story deals with the domestio affairs of two young married couples. The extraordinary results of an over-indulgence in tho seductive but potent cocktail, by tho male member of one of tho families and the female member of tho other", lead to complications of a moat unusual character. The cast is headed by May Allison, and the principal supports •'are Pell Trenton, Eugeno Pelletfe, and Christine Mayo. The second attraction is "Eiders of the Dawn," an adaptation of the novel. "The Desert of Wheat," by Zano Grey. Other items are "China Clay," a Pathe Gazette, and a bright comedy. The Grand Orchestra plays the incidental music pleasingly. LIBERTY THEATRE. The current programme at tho Liberty Theatre has, as its star attraction, "When the Desert Calls." It concerns a young wife and her husband, both Americans, who livo near the Sahara. The cast is a very good one. Violet Heming plays the leading role in pleasing style. Her part is one of more than ordinary interest, and she is the central figure in a most absorbing story. The other characters are all well sustained, Another highly interesting picture is one of a melodramatic order, entitled "More to bo Pitied than. Scorned." As the title suggests to a very great extent, the story is ono which plays a good deal upon the emotions of the onlooker. A comedy and a-n instructive dance film are shown in support; and the Liberty Quality Orchestra contributes an, excellent programme.

QUEEN'S THEATRE. In Lis latest Paramount production, "The Bedroom "Window," written for tho screen by Clara Beranger, William de Millo has developed several highly dramatic moments with the actora almost motionless, creating tenseness by contrast with previous movements. May McAvoy, Malcolm MacGregor, Ricardo Cortez, Robert Ede3on, George Pawcett, and Ethel Wales are featured, in this production, which is- now showing at the Queen's Theatre. Viola Dana takes the leading rolo in "The Heart Bandit." Tho story deals with the operations of a gang of road bandits, of whom sho is one. The Queen's Orchestra supports the picture programme with well-played selections. STRAND THEATRE. Herbert Rawlinson has the star role in "Tho Clean-Up," now showing at the Strand Theatre. Every development is a fresh laugh, and it is surrounded with a twofisted, fighting star working out the tale in thrilling adventures'. The second attraction features Ruth Clifford and Niles Welch in "Whispered Name." Other pictures are "A Regular Boy," starring Buddy. Messinger, International liews, and "The Ghost City," Episode 8.