MAORI LAND THEATRE.

Shannon News, 9 April 1926, Page 3

MAORI LAND THEATRE.

BUCK JONES ONI SATURDAY. Biuck Jones, William Fox cowboy star, who has thrilled thousands of picture fans by his deeds of daring, surpasses his previous efforts in "Hearts and Spurs," which will he the feature attraction at the Maoriland Theatre on Saturday. the story is replete, with adventurous moments and terrific action. In transcribing the novel to the screen, the activity of the plot has been greatly enchanced. Buck is just the kind of man you would imagine the hero to be. He is rugged, lives and breathes the great outdoors, and conducts himself like a true westerner. The big FG<x star's forte is performing hazardous deeds. The present story gives him ample opportunity to wade literally through perilous ventures. There are flights atplenty—hard fast rides—more fights. Carol Lombard plays the leading role opposite Buck with good understanding and Freeman Wood, William Davidson, Jean La Mott and Robert Littlefieid all give sterling performances. W. S. Van Dyke directed the picture and John .Stone -prepared the scenario.

"THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA." A FILM SENSATION. PHOTOGRAPHED IN COLOUR. On Monday and Tuesday next Shannon will be privileged to« see the most sensational picture that has been released for many years. This is the much-discussed "Phantom of the Opera," in which Carl Laemmle presents Gaston . Leroux's magnificent story of gaiety and intrigue, with Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry, Gibson Gowland, and a cast of five thousand. "The Phantom of the Opera" blazes new trails in production, in acting and in photography. Its important sequences, including the elaborate opera production" and the. great masked ball, are photographed in full colour by a, process which has reached absolute perfection. Nothing approaching these scenes has ever been shown; on the screen. Into the magic world of the, Paris Opera this picture carries one. The great masked ball oh tfie" grand staircase, the elaborate opera' production, entrancing glimpses.into the intimate life of a prima-donna, tempting flashes of light-hearted, light-footed' ballet girls. . ' All in the strangest story, the most alluring romance, the most bewildering mystery in literature! Staged on a scale that excels all other human achievements! No one should miss this wonderful picture.