CAPITOL

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 255, 18 January 1928, Page 15

CAPITOL

“THE DROP KICK” An all-star cast of exceptional merit supports Richard Barthelrress in “The Drop Kick” now at *he Capitol Theatre. Playing opposite the star is Barbara Kent, a Warn pas baby *tar, who has developed into a young lady of high promise. An important foie is played by Alberta Vaughan, who was a star in her own right in several films. Dorot h - Revier, dark, exotic Hathaway’s while Brad is played by Eugene Strong —who was starred in several pictures several years ago. Hedda Hopper enacts the r ole ol Barthelmess’s mother, and Barbara s mother is played by Mayme Kelso. James Bradbury, who appeared with the star in “Classmates.” has the rol~

of “Bones” Allen, and Brooks Benedict. who was with Barthelmess i n "Raiison’s Folly.'’ does the part of H d . Pemberton. The part of the dean of Hhoreham College, the locale of the story', i» Played by George Pea roe. Some of the most

thrilling football scene? ever photographed are to fce viewed in this latent Barthelmess feature. “The War Horse.” a splendid sto: v depicting the sacrifices of horses during the World War, is based on Bu< ■.< Jones’s own experiences overseas. It will also be shown to-night at the Capitol Theatre.