MAORILAND THEATRE.

Shannon News, 6 December 1929, Page 2

MAORILAND THEATRE.

KEN MAYNARD IN “CHEYENNE.” A thoroughly modern western photoplay is “Cheyenne,” Ken Maynard’s latest \First National thriller, which comes to the Shannon Theatre on Saturday. “Cheyenne” is a story of the roundup and prize rodeos with the famous frontier days open air show of Cheyenne, Wyoming, as background for the entire picture. To be recognized as the champion of the Cheyenne Show is praise indeed. The greatest rideis, ropers and daredevil stuntcis aie to be seen in the motion picture version of “Cheyenne,” for . the show was photographed in all its glory. There are twenty thousand people from all over the United States in the grandstand at all times. Ken, a former follower of the rodeos and one of the big prize winners of former years, as an all-round champion, entered several ol the contests and is photographed in actual competition. A romantic love story has been woven into thrills, that have been carefully, blended by Albcrf Eogell, director of “Cheyenne.”

“THE DESERT BRIDE.” Intrigue, romance, thrills, and bizarre scenes “.l he Dcsor! Bride,” a Columbia Master Picture .which will be shown on is a swift moving tale of the Neai East with plenty of colour and red blooded action. The outstanding fen lures'of this rather elaborate production are a sandstorm on the desert, the auctioning of the heroine to a group of vicious natives while her lover, in chains, watches the bidding; a colourful military ball, and finally a powerful mass scene, when the French troops storm the fortified palace of an Arabian Prince. J This last action furnishes an exciting climax to an already tense picture. Betty Compson is starred in the production. Sire has a role which wil 1 long be remembered, as one of the best she has ever portrayed. As the daring, romantic French girl she wins her way into the hearts of her audiences and holds their interest through the sheer force of her acting. She is ably supported by Allan Forrest in the leading masculine role and Otto Matiesen as the heavy.