KING'S THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 141, 11 December 1929, Page 6

KING'S THEATRE.

Tuneful songs, dancing, and ballets arc well mixed in the William For Movietone "Follies of 1112'J," which is the attraction at the King's Theatre. "The Follies of 1929" is an all-talk-ing picture. Several catchy airs run through the production. A young man comes into a fortune, and when the girl ho loves refuses to give mi her occupation as a chorus girl iv the revue lie; bus-s the show and promptly discharges the young lady. She refuses to leave, and Incidentally plays an Important part in making his show-a success. There is any amount of humour in the picture. Sue Carol is seen and heard in the leading part, and she is supported'by a strong cast. The supporting programme Includes a Paramount News, a Fox News, and a talkie comedy, "Sound Your A."

Excitement and suspense—these are the elements which provide the entertainment in the mystery drama, "The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manelm," which will open a week's engagement next Friday at the King's Theatre. The scenes at the opening of "The Mysterious Dr Fu Manehu" depict tile defence of the British Legation in Feklu against the rebelling Boxers. With this background, the story follows Hie vengeful career of the fanatical Mr Manchu, his wily machinations. In addition to Warner Oland, as Dr. Fu Jlanclm, the cast includes Jean Arthur, 0. P. Hcggie, Nell Hamilton, and William Austin. Jean Arthur and Hamilton carry iho romantic leads. HeEgio plays the part of a detective. William Austin is his own laughable self as the eccentric secretary to a wealthy Englishman. "The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu" Is the third In a series oC gripping mystery pictures which Paramount has made (liiriui; the past few months. Those who thrilled to "The Canary Murder Case" and "The Studio Murder Mystery" will have some idea of the enjoyment in store for them when they see "The Mysterious Dr. I'u Manclw.