AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18235, 20 November 1924, Page 14

AMUSEMENTS.

PICTUEE HOUSES.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Tho story of "Galloping Fish," the headlirer at Everybody's Theatre, starte ou» with a timid little bridegroom, who unexpectedly breaks out at the wrong moment and haa a quarrel with hia bride, who hastens homo "to mama." And that is the beginning of twenty-four harrowing- hours for "Freddy," who promptly becomes entangled with a "Diving Venus" and hex "fish," mid winds up floundering about in a spectacular flood. The support is "A Self-Made Failure," a mixture of comedy and drama. The Select Orchestra provides a pleasing programme of music GREATER CRYSTAL PALACE. The new feature at Greater Crystal Palace, "Big Timber," is drawing large crowds. The private quarrels of great lumber companies, the method one man took of overcoming the dislike his workers held for him and the fate of a woman who plays with love to gain ber own endß, are three of the thing 3in the story, which ' haa its locale almost entirely beneath the highest trees in tho world, the gigantio redwoods of Northern California. AVilliam Desmond has the star role. The second big feature is "The Sleep Walker," starring the popular Conetanco Binney. The Symphony Orchestra adds greatly to the pleasure of patrons.

GRAND THEATRE. The leading item in the current programme at the Grand Theatre is "Fair and Warmer." The story deals with tho domestic affairs 'of two ■ young married couples. The extraordinary results of an over-indulg-ence in the seductive but potent cocktail, by the male member of one of the families and tho female member of the other, lead to complications of a most unusual character. The cast is headed by May Allißon, and the principal supports are Pell Trenton, Eugeno Pellette, and Christine Mayo. The second attraction is "Riders of the Dawn." Other items are "China Clay," a Pathe Gazette, and a bright comedy. The Grand Orchestra plays the incidental music pleasingly. LIBERTY THEATRE.

"When the Desert Calls," now heading the programme at tho'Liberty Theatre, concerns a young wife and her husband, both Americans, who live near the Sahara. Violet Iteming plays the leading role, in pleasing style. Hor jpart 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 be Pitied than Scorned." A comedy and an instructive dance film are shown in support, and the Liberty Quality Orchestra contribute an excellent programme. QUEEN'S THEATRE. Clara Beranger's "The Bedroom Window," is now showing at the Queen's Theatre. The director, W. De Mille, has developed several highly dramatio moments with the actors almost motionless, creating tenseness by contrast with previous movements. May McAvoy, Malcolm MacGregor, Bicardo Oortez, Robert E.deson, George Fawcett, and Ethel Wales are featured in this production. Viola Dana takes the leading role.in "The Heart ! Bandit." The Queen's Orchestra supports the picture programme with-weilt played selections. -■-... STRAND THEATRE. Every development in "The Clean-Up," at present heading the Strand Theatre- programme, is a fresh laugh, and it is surrounded with a two-fisted fighting starworki ing out the tale in thrilling adventures. The second attraction is "Whispered Name.", Other pictures are "A Regular Boy," starring Buddy Messineer, International News, *and "The Ghost City," Episode 8.