LIBERTY THEATRE.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19165, 23 November 1927, Page 13

LIBERTY THEATRE.

Undoubtedly the most beautiful woman on the screen at the present time, Norma Shearer, has captivated the public taste, and has superseded many other'stars, both in acting and for personal charm. The picture. "Upstage," iii which she is starred at tho Liberty Theatre this week, tells of a girl who was under the impression that she was the biggest attraction appearing on the modern stage. In reality she was, in stage parlance, u "dud." Only after adventurous times behind the scenes', in which she goes through periods of pathos, humour, and romance, does she, realise tho true state of affairs. Tho story is very truo to nature, and to type, and is remarkably interesting in every department.

The main altraction is "Dance Mucin," which deals with a theme which is considered by many to be the greatest or the world's problems as far as youth is concerned. It is a drama of what is generally represented, to those in other countries, and, doubtless, in the United States also, as a mad whirl of the wheel of life in the fashionable centres of New York society. While some scenes are heavily charged with n purely dramatic atmosphere, the producer has been generous in others on the comedy side with excellent humorous relief. The film is from the First National studios, and in tho leading roles are Pauline Starke and Ben Lyon, two oi the most popular modern stars in tho film world. Miss Starke strikes a dominant note in practically every scene, and. in the rolo of the dancer gives a great interpretation of a difficult character. Her loadins man gives all the support required. "Dance Magic" contains all the essentials of 3 927 film entertainment, and may be said to cover an extremely wide area in variety, excellence of production, and superb mounting.