THE MAORILAND THEATRE.

Shannon News, 6 May 1927, Page 3

THE MAORILAND THEATRE.

“THE MARRIAGE CLAUSE.” AN UNUSUAL PICTURE, An intensely human story, done in the inimitable style which Lois Weber one of the screen’s greatest producers, will be screened at the local Maoriland Theatre on Monday next. It is “The Marriage Clause” a Uni-versal-Jewel production. It is-a vivid human document of a girl’s rise from obscurity to stardom on the Btage, of her mental and psychological changes.

It is an intimate glimpse into stage life, revealing not the gawdy chorus girl and night life scenes so common to pictures of this type, but of the actual humans who spend their lives in the theatre. Billie Dove, as the ambitious girl who becomes a star, gives what must be the greatest performance of her entire screen career. Added to this delightfully sincere and convincing portrayal is Miss Dove’s delicate beauty and her winning personality. Francis X. Bushman is a revelation as the stage director who makes a star of the girl, through his love for her and -his .own brilliance and knowledge of the drama. Although the picture is essentially a starring role for the girl, Bushman’s : dominant persohality always demands and receives recognition. The supporting cast contains many striking personalities and not a few splendid performances. “The Marriage Clause” was also adapted by Miss Weber. It is based on Dana Burnett’s popular Saturday Evening Post story “Technic.”