DE LUXE THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 127, 25 November 1926, Page 10

DE LUXE THEATRE.

The action of i'The Midnight Sun," screening ' finally this evening-at the De Luxe Theatre, takes place prior to the Great War, when Russia was subject, to all the splendour-.of the Romannoffs. A young dancer rises from the ranks of the ballet to that of premiere danseuse of tlie 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. 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 Fat O'Malloy. George Siegmann, and a new star- in Raymond Keane. The programme includes a short comedy, "Kid Days," and an International News, whfle the music played by the Orchestra De Luxe, under the leadership of Miss A. Bryers, includes several delightful selections. \ "BEVERLY OF GRUSTARK." From the novel of George Barr M'Cutclieon, "Beverly of Graustark," a worldfamed story, will commence screening at the De Luxe Theatre to-morrow, 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 ar"e some remarkable settings, depicting European 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. • The De Luxe Theatre will, on Friday, 3rd December, commence the screening of the comedy of comedies, "A Trip to Chinatown," being the rollicking picture version of the world-famed play by Charles Hoyt, with a cast comprising Margaret Livingston, Earle Fox, Anna May Wong, Marie Astaire, J. Farrell Mac Donald, Hazel Howe]], and a bevy of American beauties. The story is concerned with the complications that arise when a beautiful widow invites a young millionaire, who imagines himself an invalid, to take her on a sight-seeing trip through the I Chinese quarters. Every element of the productions blends into perfect comedy— the situations themselves, the manner in which the director, Robert Kerr, has developed them, and the interpretations which the cast has imparted to each character. The picture is certainly among the most laughable farces ever screened. The box plans are at The Bristol and Aitken's Book Arcade.