ROYAL PICTURES.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 2372, 24 December 1921, Page 3

ROYAL PICTURES.

It is a dramatic story of unusual power and absorbing interest —this of “The Broadway Bubble,” at the Royal theatre to-night. The star is 'Corinne Griffith, and she brings all of her brilliant talent to make this one of the most fascinating films of stage life and activity back of flic ' footlights yet produced. Not only does she portray with subtlety and vigour the cold, sensuous, ambitious wife in all her changing moods, but she also assumes the role of the sister —kindly, sympathetic, simple —who comes to her assistance, and innocenlly, is an accessory to the plan which results in the death of

the wife. Double exposures are

used throughout the production with the greatest effect and cleverness in order to present both sisters on the screen at the same lime, and in the same scenes. “The Broadway Bubble” has all Ibe fascination of that famous thoroughfare wound about a story which surprises and grips at every turn. And its spirit incarnate is Corinne Griffith. Harold Lloyd will be seen in the same programme in “Eastern Westerner. ’ The prices will be 2s Id and Is Id, children half-price. On Monday night Thomas Meigh-

an will be seen in “Conrad in Quest of His Youth.” Thomas Meighan ''Vjg unquestionably one of the most 'talented of cinema stars. Physical-

iy a man of commanding: stature, athletic and handsome, he is an actor of exceptional force. Coupled with these qualifications, lie possesses personal magnetism to an extraordinary degree, so that he makes new friends with every appearance on the screen. ITis cheery good nature manifests itself in every role he essays, and this is largely responsible for his increasing popularity with film patrons. In his latest Paramount starring vehicle, “Conrad in Quest of His Youth,” jVIv Meighan has another role of tremendous strength, which will go far towards placing his screen stellar fame on an enduring foundation. It is a charming photo-play, well acted, well produced, and is hound to rank as one of the best of: his repertoire. Prices of admission will he Gd and Is Id

XJie Royal will screen pictures every night next. week.