DE LUXE THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 57, 4 September 1926, Page 13

DE LUXE THEATRE.

The new programme at the De Lux<* Theatre, which commenced screening last evening, has at least two things to commend it—Jackie Coogan, the world's juvenile comedian, is at his best, and there is plenty of variety in the supporting pictures. The ] ictorial side of the programme opens with the latest gazette, which includes views of Miss Gertrude Ederle training at Cape Gris Nez for her cross-channel swim, in which, by the way, Bhe wan miccessful; British aeroplanes at the Royal Air Force tournament at Hendon; a rodeo in the United States, and scenes in Poland during the recent revolution. Each of these is a worthy subject in itself. The scenic is a series of views in the North Auckland Province, and contains much to delight the eye. Before the interval there is a comedy, "Too Many Wives," which did not fail to raise a great deal of laughter last evening. The star picture on the programme is, of course, Master Jackie Coogan in "Old Clothes." It is the sequel to a former Coogan picture, "The Rag Man," and, in fact, takes up the running from where that picture ends. Jackie Coogan again appears as Tim Kelly, the lovable little Irish orphan, and Max Davidson again fills the role of the old . Jewish junk dealer, Ginsberg, while Dynamite remains a very material part of the old firm. In the story, Tim acts the role of Cupid, and finds a husband for a girl who has become a ward of the "firm," biit not until after many thrills have occurred in the crowded city o£ New York. A purchase of apparently worthless copper stock plays a prominent part in the tale, but eventually the deal turns up trumps, to the satisfaction of Tim and his old friend. The De Luxe orchestra,-under the leadership of Miss A. Bryers, plays Franz Bonsuppe's "The Beautiful Galatea," as tht overture, and Arensky's "Le Concon," from "The Butterfly," as the entr'acte, while incidental music, played during the screening of the various pictures, is all that could be desired. A matinee is taking place this afternoon with a crowded house, and the whole programme will be repeated this evening.