PRINCE EDWARD

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 537, 14 December 1928, Page 14

PRINCE EDWARD

“THE BIG CITY” A story of New York night life and the underworld, “The Big City.” will toe shown at the Prince Edward Theatre this evening. Lon Chaney is the star. , . _ This is one reason, perhaps, vhy the story- rings so true. Chaneyh as the masterful tout sinister Chuck Collins, has a role that he plays m a unique combination of make-up and histrionic disguise, and Marceline Day as the little shopgirl. innocently caught in the mazes of one of his plots, is appealingly sweet. James Murray, as the young gangster who attains regeneration through the influence of the girl, plays a difficult role with a well-balanced sense of artistry, while Betty Compson, as the hard-boiled “moll” of the gangster leader, has one of the best actin o roles in which she lias appeared foi a long time. “A Woman’s Way, a romantic drama starring Margaret Livingston, will also toe shown. “Four Walls.” recently passed by the Sydney censor, ranks as one of the most powerful starring vehicles in which John Gilbert has ever appeared. He is supported by Joan Crawford, Vera Gordon and Carmel Myers in a most gripping and dramatic story of underworld intrigue and adventure. sisters. The illustrations throughout the volume are admirably chosen. The book, indeed, might be claimed by many an adult, with no small profit to himself. "Arthur Dee's Children’s Hour.” Hodder and Stoughton, Ltd., London and Sydney. Our copy from tile publishers' Sydney representative. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED “Mr. Jigsaw.” By Elizabeth Powell. A bright little book for the very young. Many coloured illustrations. Cornstalk Publishing Co. Our copy from Angus and Robertson, Ltd., Sydney.