THEATRE DE LUXE

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12605, 16 November 1926, Page 4

THEATRE DE LUXE

“THE BAT”—COMEDY MYSTERY DRAMA. AH the elements which made “The Bat” on the stage the most successful play of excitement, have been crystallised into a superb screen presentation by Roland West. The picture is now screening at the Theatre De Luxe. “The Bat” creates a reign *of unprecedented suspense. Laughs, screams, and gasps as audiences give vent to their feelings during the unfolding of the unique plot. _ , “The Bat”'in motion picture form was adapted from the famous stage suocess, but so many complications have been added that those who see the play are completely baffled by the screen version. . > Murders, robberies, secret rooms ift\ a haunted mansion, various characters suspecting each other of diabolical crimes—these are a few of the elements in the gripping story. An enthralling love theme runs through the picture. Although, a melodrama, The Bat” provides laughs galore. The principal roles in the Roland West production fpr United Artists release are enacted by Jewel Carmen, Jack Pickford, Louise Fazenda, Emily Eitzroy, Eddie Gribbon. Andre ue Wefanger, Robert McKim, Tullio Caiminati, Arthur Houseman, Lee Shumway, Charles Herzinger,’ and Sojin Kamiyama. , , , , Who “The Bat” proves to be, takes audienoez completely by surprise. The theatre management requests all those who have seen the picture not to divulge denouement to their friends. A pleasing variety of new films support the big picture, and the incidental music is all that Could be desired.,