"THE MARRIAGE CLAUSE."

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18897, 12 January 1927, Page 7

"THE MARRIAGE CLAUSE."

A REMARKABLE DRAMA. Embodying a theme that has come to bo a favourite one with modern novelists, and possessing all the dramatic force, sparkle, and sophisticated enthusiasm of tales of the theatre, "The Marriage Clause," a drama built on a foundation of profound human interest, is one to command a rapt attention among the moat Beasoned theatre-goers. To what-estent is ,a woman t dependent upon a man'/ la, it possible for a man to exert auch an influence over a woman as to make her very hinge upon'his mere presence or abßenc? Admitting that initial aid is'sometimes a factor in the plater success of. a woman, is *it necesary for her helper to be..ever present, Svengali-like? Thiß is the motif of "The Marriage Clause," the Universal-Jewel ' production to be presented at the (Liberty Theatre on Monday next. l\ xb a drama of the-theatro, with its collistantly • changing life back-stage, flowing sometimes smoothly like the sands in an hourglass, more often turbulent, like the waters in a rocky brook bed. '"The Marriage Clause" is a story for-every rtype of patron—for the it has many light" moments; for the "thinker, for its depth of characterisation;''for the! drama lover, for its. wealth of < colour and description of the lives of a,group.of stage players. It is, intensely emotional,. all these artistic elements-blending with discretion and effect. l Lois;" "Weber, the only woman director in the industry, has invested the story with a wealth'of insight and a 'sympathetic feminine-viewpoint that are unique, and of interest to film audiences. She has given-thefßtory a perfect cast of popular players,', in, itself no inconsiderable feat. Billie • Dove, -an actress of peerless artistry arid an' appreciation of the dramatic, ploys the!leading role, supported by a brilliant cast ..of .ensemble players, including •Francis Bushman,-Warner Oland, and Grace Darmond.' : The box plans open to-morrow at The Bristol Piano Company, where seats may be reserved.