LYRIC AND HIPPODROME

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 355, 16 May 1928, Page 16

LYRIC AND HIPPODROME

BIG PROGRAMME TO-MORROW “The Miracle of Life” is the first feature on the programme to be presented at the Lyric and Hippodrome Theatres to-morrow night. “The Miracle of Life” is a powerful problem drama from the pen of Olga Printzlau, and answers the great question, “which is stronger in the women of to-day, mother love or freedom?” This picture is recommended as being more suitable for adults. Percy Marmont, the popular British actor, heads the list of featured players, and is supported by Mae Busch and Nita Naldi. “The Warning,” starrinfl Jack Holt and Dorothy Revier, will be the second feature to be shown. “The Warning” is one of the best starring vehicles that has been offered Jack Holt for a long time, and he fills the role with eminent satisfaction and with one of his popular and satisfying characterisations. The plot being laid in the underworld dens of Hcng Kong affords plenty of opportunities for exciting action, spiced with the thrill of mystery. The particularly high quality of the photography and some excellent work from the two principals all add to the spectators’ enjoyment. A Chinese secret society which has been quietly disposing of various British secret service agents in their district is the corner stone of the story, around which is woven a train of lively events in which a virile hero and lovely heroine are mixed up. The suspense is cleverly maintained right to the end where the director has somewhat of a surprise.

EVERYBODY’S

“THE COUNTRY DOCTOR” A tens© story of swiftly-moving drama in a New England village—birth, death, suicide, flr-a, blizzard — these are the ingredients of the theme developed in “The Country Doctor,” which will be shown to-morrow at the Everybody’s Theatre. The story tells of a self-sacrificing country physician in rural New England who is on duty day and night and whose efforts frequently are rewarded with the gift of a sact of potatoes or turnips! There is s charming love theme between the daughter of a “scarlet” woman an I the son of a small town tyrant, which leads to a pathetic tragedy, yet through the efforts of the doctor, all ends happily. Rudolph Schildraut plays the leading role of “The Country Doctor.”

The second feature is “Manbait,” starring Marie Provost and Douglas Fairbanks, jun.

EDENDALE

TOM MIX IN “SILVER VALLEY” “ Silver Valley,” which will be shown to-night at the Edendale Theatre, with Tom Mix in the starring role, differs considerably from the cowboy actor’s former roles. Tom is given the opportunity to portray the efforts of a mechanically inclined cowboy to build an airplane. Classed as a flying fool by his fellow workers, Tora is not discouraged even when he demolishes his plane in its initial flight With the action centering around a vicious band of bandits who are determined to destroy the happiness of the girl that he loves, Tom makes things highly interesting for his enemies and is able to defeat the efforts of Black Lundy, tf e villianous leader of the gang. The cast includes Dorothy Dwan, Philo McCullough, Jockey Hoefli, Tom Kennedy, Lon Poff, Harry Dunkinson and Clai k Comstock. “ The Honeymoon Express,” starring Irene Rich is the second feature. ___