QUEEN'S THEATRE.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19152, 8 November 1927, Page 13

QUEEN'S THEATRE.

"HER MAN 0» WAR." AN AMERICAN ROMANCE. A tile of two Americans who pose au deserters in order to secure information behind the German lines, is contained in "Her Man 0' Wst," the new feature at the Queen's Theatre. How Jetta Goudal, as a German peasant girl, falls in love with William Boyd, cast as one of the two deserters, and how her love is the power that finally not only saves his life, hut is responsible for precious information reaching American headquarters, are high lights in a picture full of humour and dramatic appeal. Jctta Gondal presents * picture of that intriguing type of girl who at one moment is an imp, and the next something approaching an angel. Boyd, as her lover, puts in some of his best work since "The Volga Boatman." There is also another aspect to the "triangle." Two women vie for the love of one man, and on this occasion the geometrical figure is approached from a different viewpoint. Quite apart from the war scenes, or the conflict portion, there is a vast amount of hilarity in the plot, and the portrayal of the Franco-German girl of Alsace-Lorraine, who falls in love with an Allied prisoner given to her to work her farm, is excellent. Her struggle with the German countess, a character presented by Grace Darmond, who endeavours to tike him away, is clever and intriguing. Boyd's role is that of target for the love shots of both women, and it is here that the comedy enters. Ho goes about the business of n spy, playing a dangerous game with the German Intelligence Department, a game that is intense and thrilling. The somewhat grim situation of the hero is paralleled by Jimmy Adams,' a Christie comedy 6tar, who, also as A prisoner and spy, nssist-s an amply proportioned Fraulcin on her farm. The two latter make a delightfully humorous foil, in burlesque, of the other couple. , . . Richard Talmadge, the popular stunt artist, has the leading role in "The Merry Cavalier," the second attraction on the bill. This is a tale of a young man who overhears some plans concerning a mysterious future being mapped out for him. Curiosity works its will upon him, and the consequences are rich in humour and excitement. A beautiful romance also runs throughout the tale. Talmadge performs some new "stunts. new in the sense that they are quite different from anything he has ever done before. The leading woman is Charlotte btevens. In support are shown four comedies, two Empire News films, and a scenic of extraordinary beauty.

VAUDEVILLE TRIALS. \ largo number of entries lias been received (or Thursday evening's vaudeville trials at the Queen's Theatre, and a most varied and iuterestine: programme will be presented. The usual series of pictures will also be screened. Intending patrons are advised to reserve their scats at AVebley's or at the Queen's Theatre.