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A TRIPLE BILL A sensational escape is to be expected in nearly every Harry Carey feature, but the famous cowt»oy star make:* the most thrilling escapes of his screen career in "Tiger Thompson.” his new production to be shown at the Ernpiit Theatre to-night. In this sensational escape he eludes ar entire posse, and this situation, coupled with the thrilling di-ama of the story and the wo idci - f ill scenes of horsse racing through inspiring panoramic backgrounds, make* “Tiger Thompson” one of the most interesting of Carey productions. Fight films are always popular with Auckland audience* and the film to: the w'orld’s heavy-weight chamDionship between Demp:*ey and Sharkey is no exception. This picture is being shown at the Empire Theatre. Each round of the contest is shown in detail, and the actual punch with which the ex-champion knocked out his opponent is very cPar. Not only the fight itself, but also the enthusiasm and the emotions of the vast crowd that gathered for the battle are shown. A story of success, a heart-break and another success, is that of Velma Connor, leading lacy to Art Acord in his latest Blue Streak Western, which is the third feature on the programme at the Empire Theatre to-night
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Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 172, 11 October 1927, Page 15
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207EMPIRE Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 172, 11 October 1927, Page 15
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