PICTURE THEATRES

Evening Star, Issue 19796, 21 February 1928, Page 3

PICTURE THEATRES

EMPIRE

‘ln Naughty but Nice,’ which is being featured at the Empire Theatre, Colleen Moore has the role of Bernice Summers, a shy young girl who is sent from tho comparative isolation of a Texas ranch to a finishing school. At the school she blossoms from an unnoticed wallflower into the school’s most popular girl, and arouses the interest of Raul Carroll. One day the principal of tire school surprises Bernice and a friend in the lobby of an hotel, where they have gone to meet Paul, and they say that they are there to meet their parents. In order to keep up the pretence they are forced to enter a room which is occupied by Ralph Ames. Just as they are about to leave, however, the parents of Bernice’s friend arrive, and on the spur of the moment the Texas girl introduces Ames as her husband. Through a series of coincidences they again meet that night at a party, at which Carroll is also present. Ho is stunned when Ames is introduced as. Bernice’s husband. Every effort is made io induce the bride and groom to enter tho bridal suite. Finally, however, the tangle is cleared up. and Bernice finds happiness with Carroll, in addition to Miss Moore, the cast includes Claude Gillingwater, Hallam Cooley, Kathryn M'Guire, Edytlie Chapman, and Clarissa Sehvynne. An added attraction is the new series of “ Stereoscopiks.” To the ordinary picture there is length and breadth, but tho figures have no actual perspective or depth. With the stereoscopiks however, the figures stand out - from the screen' and walk right into the audience. Special colored glasses which must be used to gain the real sensation of stereoscopiks. will bo distributed to patrons as they enter the theatre. An excellent musical program me is given by Air Chas. Parnell's Orchestra.

OCTAGON

‘ The Flag Lieutenant,’ a picture flavored with the salty tang of tlie sea, is being screened at the Octagon Theatre. The picture is a British production, and tells of Dick Lascellcs, a lieutenant in the Navy, and Major Thesiger, an officer of the Marines. They are both sent with a relief party to an outpost, where Thesiger is wounded while trying to take a message through the enemy's lines, causing him to lose his memory. Dick seizes his comrade’s message and delivers it aboad the destroyer that is relieving them. Through, a misunderstanding, Thesiger, still sullcring Iron! loss of memory and the result ot his wound, is acclaimed as the hero, while Dick, whose absence from the post has been noted, is informed that his absence will be made the subject of a court of inquiry. On their return Thesiger is lauded to the skies by the public, while Lascellcs is shunned because of his refusal to tell why he was absent. Finally, however, the true state of affairs is disclosed, and the part that Lascellcs played in the relief of the post officially recognised. Henry Edwards makes an excellent Dick Lascellcs, while Major Thesiger is played by Fred Raynham. Tho fiery Admiral Wynne of Fcwlass Llewellyn wins the actor a large circle of admirers. Sybil, his daughter is placed by Lilian Oldiand. ihe nidy other feminine role, that ol Dorothy Cameron, is filled by Dorothy _ Seacombe. The comedy touches aic in the able hands of Forrester Harvey and Humberstano Wright. , . An excellent programe ol incidental music is rendered by the Octagon Orchestra, under tho baton of Mens. Do Rose.

EVERYBODY’S AND KING EDWARD

Rod La Ilocque’s latest star picture, ‘ Braveheart,’ now showing at the Everybody’s and King Edward Iheatres, is an epical romance ol the American Indian, a vital human story ol tho North-west, a picturesque talc ot primitive piussion, :in exquisite blending ot wigwam and college liic, and an ennobling theme web developed. It is a dramatic appealing photoplay, packed with thrilling situations. Lilian Rich plays opposite the star. Charming Nora Shearer never had a more fascinating role than as tho romantic school girl who toll in love with a man she saw over the garden wall, in ‘The Demi-Rridc,’ a most hilarious and refreshing scries of adventures. Tho next programme at the Everybody’s Theatre, commencing on Friday, promises to be something out of the ordinary. The return season of ‘The Ten Commandments’ is announced, and also ‘Dancing Mad,’ featuring Marie Corda and Harry Siodtko.

PLAZA AND GRAND

‘ AVhat Happened to Jones,’ now being screened at the Plaza and Grand Theatres, is an excellent comedy, and is nightly attracting large audiences. That popular favorite, Reginald Denny, portrays the title role, and a more suitable role could not bo found lor the genial star. His adventures as Jones provide plenty of fun, and should win for the star a new host of admirers. Ho is supported in tho cast by such players ns Marion Nixon, Melbourne AlacDowell, Francis Raymond, and Otis Harlan. Fox Films feature ‘ Hills of P.cril ’ is on the same bill. This is a typical Western jammed with action and packed with fun. Buck Jones and his horse (Silver Buck) are at their best in this picture. Georgia Halo has tho leading feminine role. ‘The Bugle Call,’ starring Jackie Coogan, is announced for presentation on Friday.

QUEEN'S

All lovers of canine actors should not miss Rin-Tin-Tiu at the Queen’s Theatre. 1 Hills of Kentucky ’ has a story concerning the passionate loves of two men for the pretty teacher, and a dog’s devotion to her and her little lame brother. The picture was adapted by Graham Raker from Dorothy Yost’s story, ‘The Untamed Heart.’ Jason Robards and Dorothy Dwan play the leading human roles, with Hilly Kenr, Schoeffer as the little lame boy and Tom Snntscbi as the bad ‘Three Miles Up,’ the second feature, is one of AI Wilson’s starring airplane vehicles, and is well stocked with thrills. The star, who is featured in some daring stunts in the sky, is assisted by Ethlync Claire, William Malan, Frank Rice, William Clifford. Billy “Red” Jones, Joe Bennett, and Archie Ricks.