EVERYBODY’S

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 49, 20 May 1927, Page 13

EVERYBODY’S

THREE STAR FILMS The new programme which starts today at Everybody’s comprises three star films, ‘’The Ace of Cads,” “Smilin’ at Trouble” and “Take It From Me.” The first, starring Adolphe Menjon, tells of a young officer who is disrated through the spiteful actions of another officer. In order to retrieve his position, he poses as the villain and describes his history. Menjou gives a finished performance and is supported by a good cast. In the second film, • Smilin’ at Trouble,” Lefty Flynn portrays a young engineer who is assisting in building the Lone Canyon Dam. He is antagonised by Van Rensaeller, a young dandy, who holds his position because the contractor, Arnold, wishes to work his way into society. Alice Arnold does not share her father’s social aspirations and does not care for Van Rensaeller, whom her father wishes her to marry. She falls in love with Jerry, the young engineer, and is attracted to him until she fears he is in love with the foreman's daughter. Jerry now discovers that Van Rensaeller has been putting inferior cement into the walls of the dam. He tells Alice, but the girl refuses to believe him. Not until the dam bursts and Jerry saves her life, does the girl discover the true facts of the case. Reginald Denny has a characteristic role in “Take It From Me.” As a young man who is to inherit a large store if he can manage it for a few months and show a profit, Denny provides laughs in abundance by attempting to run the business, about which he knows nothing. He is supported by a light-hearted, well-meaning band of friends, who, however, are as incompetent as the hero himself. Nevertheless, after a host of adventures. Denny wins the day and also the hand of the heroine.