PICTURE THEATRES

Evening Star, Issue 19662, 15 September 1927, Page 1

PICTURE THEATRES

OCTAGON “ Honor thy lather and tliy mother. ’* Tluit is the tlicmo of the ‘ Fourth Commandment,’ the picture which is having a successful run at the Octagon Theatre at present. Bello Bermet, as a wife and mother, gives the screen a great characterisation. Mary Carr appears as another mother. Tho two enact a story of mother love that possesses almost epic quality. Strongly contrasted, they leave an unforgettable impression, and glorify tho hearts of true motherhood. Supporting them in the .sensational emotional Universal production arc such well-known players as Juno Marlowe, Robt. Agnew, Henry Victor, Kathleen Myers, Claire Du Broy, Knuto Erickson, Brady Kline, and three child actors, among whom is four-year-old Wendell Phillips Franklin. A fire and an earthquake, patterned alter tho great Sail Francisco disaster, opens the picture. The calamity reverses the fortunes of tho Grahams and the Millers, destroying'the wealth of the former and bringing riches to the lowly Millers through the, work of rebuilding tho city. EMPIRE An hilarious comedy of tangled matrimonial matters is told in ‘Kid Boots, 1 which will be finally screened at the Empire Theatre to-night. The picture was taken from the stage play which proved a world success. Eddie Cantor, the popular comedian, has tho chief role, and he is assisted by such stars as Clara Bow, Billie Dove, and Lawrence Gray. The theme tells of Tom Sterling, who is seeking a divorce from his wife. _ While awaiting the final decree he inherits a fortune, and his ex-wife attempts to break tho divorce. She takes possession of his rooms, much to Toni’s disgust, so he calls in his friend, Samuel “ Kid ” Boots. The two men go to a country club till the final decree comes, and Tom takes tho position of golf instructor. Kid meets Clara M'Coy and falls in love with her. The appearance of her beau, however, spoils his romance. Behind all this, Carmen, Tom’s wile, continues her scheming in order to obtain a share of her husband’s money. Finally, however, everything is straightened out, and Tom’s divorce granted. EVERYBODY'S

Corinno Griffith {lives one of tho "rentes.!/ emotional perlorinunccs of her career in 1 Three Hours, 3 one of the atfractious at Kvorybody’s Theatre. HoImrt liosworth gives a powerful {tortrayal of tlio cruel husband, and Bowers is ideally cast ns the, friend in need. ‘ The'KN<|uisit.c Sinner,’ the ether picture. possesses a talented cast, including Conrad Nagel, lienee Adorcc, and George K. Arthur. In 1 Evening Clothes.’ commencing to-morrow, Adolplio _ Menjou is” east as a snnvc, sophistical of Paris, a role which should help _t< make him more popular. Mr Menjou has appeared in ‘ A Social Celebrity. ‘The Ace of Cads,’ and was chosen for (ho principal part in ‘Sorrows of Satan. 3 Lewis Stone is featured with Billio Dove and Lloyd Hughes in tho second picture, ‘ An Adair of the hollies.’ Lewis Stone is* in the rolo of a millionaire broke)’ and theatre patron, ]\l iss Dove as a chorus girl who retired to marry a penniless clerk, played by Lloyd Hughes. QUEEN'S The frisky I'Tcneh farce comedy ‘ A Kii-s in a jasi,’ which will bo finally screened at the Queen’s Theatre tonight, eoniams more comedy than lai’ee. Chester Conklin keeps tlio laughs in evidenee, while Bobo .Daniels if, hnsv with the romance. 'J hruughoui ii, is all very amusing, and eharactcrr.ed liy good acting and clever bur* IcMpic on the pari, of the illimitable Conklin. Admirers of Jam Chaney will have a further opportunity <d seeing this great character actor to-morrow, when * led io io the .Marines,’ his latcet pieture, will ho screened. This Metro-Goklwyn-.Maycr production is a thrilling and spectacular drama o| lilo will) tho soldiers of the sea, and one of Chaney’s most striking eliaraelcrisalions is his portrayal ol Sergeant 0 Hara, a stern hut lovable marine veteran. PLAZA AND GRAND The two thrilling Western pictures which luue proved such a big attraction al I.ho Plaza and Grand Theatres during tin; week arc lo be finally screened t ins evening. * Tho Groat Iv and A Train Bobbery 3 i-. a gigantic produelion, with Tom Mis at bis best. His wonderful hois'.', Tmiy, as usual plays a very nnporlani pari, while the teminiiie lead is taken by Dorothy Dwan. I red 'i lioni'on and diver King arc l int principal players in ‘ Hands Acroac tho Border, 1 the other feature.

KING EDWARD ‘Three dour.-!,’ vliich is nom titowin:; at tin: Kin;,; Kdward Theatre, is from .May TM;: in la ill's story oi the name, :11111 tealures Corinne Gritiilh in mm 1 1 ) ilm strongest dr;»nin t-io vcliHes tlnil lias yet been "iron lo tie! screen's beautiful stai'. 'Hie picture xv.-iis made under I lie direction ol James Flood, with .full n Honors playing' tbo male lead opposite the star. Hobart lloswort h ami Paul Kills bare important roles in the production. Conrad relume "rent successes in so many recent product ions have proved liis eenuim; talent and versatility, has undoubtedly the greatest role of his career iii Ibo - pN'iiiisito Sinner,’ tiw oilier (cniure.