DE LUXE THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 126, 24 November 1926, Page 5

DE LUXE THEATRE.

The action of "Tho Midnight San, screening again this evening at the Do Luxe Theatre, takes place prior to the Great War, when Russia was subject to aii the* splendour of the Romannoffs. A young dancer rises from tho ranks of the ballet to that of premiere danseuse of the famous Imperial Russian Ballet, using as a means towards this end the desire of a Grand Duke and a millionaire banker. The girl cleverly plays one against the other, and while doing so is safe. But there comes a time when both men wish to possess the beauty, and it is then that she is most in danger, but is saved by the love of a young soldier, who rises to great heights in his desire to help her. Beautiful Laura la Plante as the dancer, great comedienne as she' is, reveals that she can rise to even greater heights in the more dramatic side of her art. She is well supported by Pat O'Malley. Georjje Sie^mann, and a new star in. Raymond Keane. The programme includes a short comedy, "Kid Days," and an International News, while the music played by the Orchestra De Luxe, under the leadership of Miss A. Bryers, includes •everal delightful selections. "BEVERLY OF GRUSTARK." From the novel of George Barr M'Cuteheon, "Beverly of Granstark," a worldfamed story, will commence screening at the De Luxe Theatre on Friday, with a matinee on Saturday at 2.30. Marion Davies, heroine of many romantic roles, is playing one unlike any in her career, while a notable cast surrounds the popular star with Antonio Moreno in the leading male role. The picture is produced on a lavish scale, and there are Borne remarkable settings, depicting Kuropean castles. Gorgeous costumes and uniforms lend colour to the story. Charming Marion Davies never had a more appealing role than in this picture. It is the tale of a fascinating "miss," made to take the disguise of a boyish prince, who is whirled along the road of adventure and romance. The supporting programme will include the latest gazette and a sparkling comedy, while the music to be rendered by, the Orchestra De Luxe will be all that could be desired. The box plans are open at The Bristol, Aitken's Book Arcade, or ring the theatre.