CENTRAL
|CKTHHEATRE M,
SHOWING TO-DAY
At 2.80, 5.10, 7:15 & 9.20
A UNIVERSAL PRODUCTION
Velez
'm
STORM
with
Paul Cavanagh and William Boyd in support.
LANGDON
McCORMICK'S famous stage melodrams brought to the screen magnified in its intensity, thrills and pulse-quick- ening drama.!!!
Staged in the great outdoors of the North Woods, and bringing to the talking screen amazingly
thrilling scenes of blizzards and Avalanche..
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Another Universal Production
"BAD SISTER
"featuring
THE SILVER SCREEN.
CENTRAL · THEATRE.
"THE STORM."
Hailed as the talking sercon’a.
the most thriking picture, Storm, Universal's romantic dronun of the human triangle in a anow-bound cabin in the Canadian wilds, comos to the Central Thon tre today. Lovely Lupe-Veles has the leading role, that of a little French Caundian girl. The male angles of the triangle are portray ed by two of the most capable ae- tors of the stage and screen--Paul "Cavanagh and William Boyd.
'The human situation in, "The Storm" alone would furnish ́droma and suspense encugh for any pic ture. Added to this, however, hre natural thrills of a surpassing tag
Luru.
The company' filming The- Storm" spent weeks in the High Bierras of California to obtain thổ proper location for the outdoor scenes. Outstanding among the natural thrils are a tremendola avalanche, terrific blizzards, and shooting the rapids by a cance an ever-present. peril to those eng- nerd.
Lups Veles has a rôle which fits her dike a glove. She gives one of the most appealing performances of her career. In addition to her acting, she sings a song, "Chan sonnette of Pierrot, and Pior rotte." In the cast, in addition 10 Cavanagh and Boyd, who are fex- tured with Misa Veles, Alphonz Ethier and Ernie 8 Adairs have important roles.
The Storm" was directed, by William Wyler, whose "Hell's Heroes won the widest possiblu acclaim from both critics and pa trons of the films. The picture based on Langdon McCormick's sensational stage play' of the same name. Charles Logue wrote the adaptation. Wells Root the seroto play and dialogue.
BAD SISTER."
Which is the bad sister 1 Tho answer to this, question will be found on the screen of the Central Theatre, when the famous Booth Tarkington story, which has been produced as a talking picture by the Universal Peductions, cemen. in the next change of programme. The picture, as is announced by the management of the Central
Theatre, has a great cast, includ
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ing auch screen · favourites Conrad Nagel, Sydney. Fox, Bette Davis; Zasu Pitts, and Slim Sum- merville.
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DON'T BET ON WOMEN
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"DON'T BET ON WOMEN."
The two sisters of the story are played by Miss Sydney Fox and Miss Beste Davis, both of whom nake their screen debut in this production. The tile of the pic ture is "Bad Sister," and audiences will have a chance to judge for Perhaps one of the most beauti. themselves which cne the title ap plies to. The production is one of
fat homes in Beverly Hills, Cali- "the most entertaining of the sofornia, and one of the very few of son, and the Central Theatre is real Spanish architecture, is the preparing to take care of capacity audiences...
one which is owned and occupied Sim Summervilla, who is in the by Edmund Lowe. In keeping commedian: Za Su Pitts is also one exceptional cast, 18 the famous with the architecture are the gor- of the screen's best-known comedi-geous furnishings, most of which ennes, Humphrey Bogart, Broad. were collected in Spain by his be way stage player, who recently en- autiful wife, who, to movie goers, tered pictures and scored a great success; Charles Winninger, who
is doubtless better known as Lilyan
Came
the screen from the stago. Tashman. This popular star, has and has been seen in may import. a hobby which is almost an obses ant ralex; Emma Dunn, the form- or stage star; Bert Roach, a screen sion, and that is doga His large favourite, and litte David Dur-kennels house a pack of 45 hounds and, whose work in the role of a and 4 Scotch deor hounds, each of mischievous boy is sure to create a sensation, are all players everyone which has a valuable pedigree, that
Loire knows by heart.
Conrad Nagel, Sidney Fox, -Humphrey Bogart, Zasa Pitts, Slim Summerville
Directed by
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THIS IS HEAVEN United Artists Production).
Quick Millions," Fox picture, den! ing with the adventures of a new and nefarious group of million. aires.
Tracy's characterization of the" ambitious but nono, toc scrupulous "Bugs" Raymond, in this present producties, is a far cry from his humourous portrayal of the like. able wisecracker and escape artist, St. Louis, in his initial picture för Fox Films, Up The Rivor."
him
THE SILVER SCREEN.
QUEEN'S THEATRE.
“CRAZY THAT WAY":""
George B. Middleton, associate producer for Fux Films, under whose personal supervision "Crazy, That Way," a Fux Movictone pie- ture directed by Hamilton Mac- Fadden, was produced, is a native
of Paterson, New Jersey, sad o graduate of Columbia University.
QUEEN'S
THEATRE VE
TO-DAY TO WEDNESDAY AT 230, 6.10, 7.15 & 9.20,
THE WONDER PITURE * OF THE CENTURY JOSEPH SCHENCK
D.W.
GRIFFITH'S
He the author of many succes ABRAHAM
ful stage plays including "Polly With a Past," "House of a Thou
sand Candles," "Thio Boy Pound,”
LINCOLN
"Adam and Eve" and "Blood WALTER HUSTON
Money" Among his literary con- tributions included among best sele lors are "Embers, Tradition," "Nowadays,*** "Masks." "Posses sion" and "The Road Together
Joan Bunnett and Kenneth Mac- Kenna have the leading romantic rules in this audible version of the. successful stage play, "In Lovo With Love."
"ADRAHAM LINCOLN."
Abrahain Lincoln," the silent version of which film drow, farge. crowds to the Queen's Theatre some years ago is on a return visit to the Colony-this time in the form of
a
talkie and the full bookings for all performances "yesterday, the opening day, was testimony that the management of the Queen's Theatre had selected a picture which appeals strongly to the public. "Abraham Lincoln' is a film which should not be missed.
UNA MERKEL
ARE
ADDED ATTRACTION LOCAL
The Alm given a vivid portrayal SPORTS NEWS
Lincoln.
of the life of Abraham It shows how young Abe," aged 22, and then described as "the ugliest and smartest man in New. Salem, 11, works his way up from a clerk until be is made President" of the Gront Republic in 1801 when le dolivered his famous anti-slavery pronouncement, which led to the Civil War of 1881-1863, and ulti- mately to his nssasination in 1864 by John Wilkes Booth.
Walter Huston plays the part of Abraham Lincoln excellently sad is well-supported by Una Merkel. whom he courts until she falls ill suddenly and dies. The heroine for the latter part of the film is Kay Hammond who, as Mary Todd, first
GREAT MEN OF THE laughs at Abels homeliness and
WAR.
STATESMEN, SOLDIERS,
SAILORS.
35 MAY MEET AT
BANQUET.
GENERAL MEN OF WAR.
awkwardness when they meet at a ball given by former." Governor Ninian Edwards but who eventual- ly falls in love with him and marries him.
*Abraham Lincoln is a highly entertaining picture of much educa- tional "value and is one of those
films which can be recommended to even the most fastidions of filia fans.
The local news real just before the feature film proved very intor eating. First of all there were Glimpses from the Wrestling
Even previous to his screen de
Sir Abo Bailey, the South African- but, Tracy's talent as an actor of millionaire, is arranging to enter parts was evident in his Broadway |tain at a banquet in London, in appearances ranging; from
October, all the available survivors of the 17 grent statemen, 22' Daval Theatre Guild role in "RUR" to officers and 22 military officers Match at the Stadium, North his sonsational performance as portrayed in three great pictures "Killer" Monrs in last season's of war personalities, which he pre-Point und smash hit, "The Last Mile Fossented to the National Portrait mixed doubles tennis matcher at officials, recognizing his great abil. | Gallery . ity, signed him to a long term cos- Twenty-six of the 6 have died, King's Park. Ong recognized many tract, and New York's "Personal- but the living include. isty Kid" immediately embarked for
California and the talkies
Statesmen." The Maharajab of Bikanir, Mr.
the TR.C.-U.S.ILC.
faces at the funeral of the late Mr.
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The same way over many but only that way. over one. Just a big hearted gid with a one way wind in this all talking Fox Mov jetone comedy---
with
JOAN BENNETT
and www
KENNETH MacKENNA
Presented by William Fox
CRAVY
Fung Ping Shan and as pictures TO-DAY TO WEDNESDAY with local colour, it is to be hoped the management of Queen's
Meanwhile, the producers of the replace the dynamic punch that Sir Erie Geddes, Lord Morris, Sir Theatra will provide more newS Tracy gave to the play so theys, Lloyd George, Mr. Churchill, Joseph Cook, Mr. W. M. Hughes,
Viscount Grey.
burnod ap the wires to the coast requesting that Fox Film allow their now star to resume his cid
* Saflors:
Lowe's intest Fcx Movietaar "Don't Bet On Women" in which he is cast as a suave man-about town whose greatest weakness women, To escape from this weak. ness he plans a yachting cruise, only to bave his plans interrupted by two charming ladies who inducarle for the duration of the rus in Sir E. S. Alexander-Sinclair, New York. Their ples was grant Sir W. H, Cowan, Sir Ode. B. him to attend a party that eveninged, for Tracy had just completed Brock, Sir W: E. Goodenough, Sir ham, Sir R, Y., Tyrwhitt, Sir Roger Madden, Viscount Jellicoe, Lord Keyes, Earl Beatty, Sir Charles
Wester Wemyss.
at their home, There he is inveig his first picture, and agreed to be. E. Browning, Sir W. O. Paken-
ed into a bet with his attorney, who come the "Killer" again challenges his ability to kiss the
Soldiers,
Bir W. R. Birdwood, General: Churchil are featured in the cast, Sir G. F. Milno, Sir A. H. Russell Sally Eslors and Marguerite Smuts, Lord Byng, Sir J. Monash, which includes Warner Richmond Lord Plumer. Sir W. Robertson, Hebert Burns, John Wray and Lord Allenby, Sir W. B. Marshall, George Enft, Rowland Brown Sir A. W. Currie, lord Cavan, Sit
C. Dobell.******** anthored the story with Courtenay member of Bir Abe Bailey's Terrett, and also directed
first woman who crosses his pain Up: Hiver was so en Bat het for long, llis portrayal Playing opposita Lowe in the
critics leading femininerale 18-Jozzette-thusiastically praised by MacDonald, the delightful star of everywhere, that Tracy was cast to play the leading role in "Quick "Oh, For A Man" and "Monté
"Miljons? Carlo,. The supporting cust in- cludes such masters of comedy as J.: Kerrigan and Roland Young as well as Una, Merkel who again lives up to her reputation of being the funniest flapper on the sorcen.
The production, which is now playing at the King's Theatre, was dirveted by William E. Howard; who also directed Lower in, "Seat land Yard" and "Good Inten. tions, from a story by William Anthony McGuire.
QUICK MILLIONS
reels of this kind in future.
STAR THEATRE.
"THE DIVÕRGEE;"
Norma Shearer again shows her
Metro-Goldwin-Mayer taking pic Capability in handling emotional scenos when she appears in the
ture "The Divorom, which opened: at the Star Theatre" yesterday.
In this story Miss Shenrer takes the role of the injured wife who, at- tempts to show bar husband, that women can have a double stand- ard as well as mon. She attempts
to consolo bersolf for the loss-of her husband, who has deserted her because of an affair between his wife and his best friend gems, however, that the husband har hast A providus affair with 'a divorcer" and this fact makes the injured- those now living overseas will allowife determine that she will most be able to attend.
hint on common ground. Her fast and farious pace comes to an abrupt end when she finds that she i gotting ono of her friends into trouble,
staff stated that all the man approa. ched were agreeable to, tho, iden Formal invitations will be sent but Some Bea Officers of the Greatshortly. It is hoped that some of War" (Bir Arthur Cope, IA) A group of 22 in the Admiralty Board Room, in front of the Portrait of Nelson
The three great portraits arena Some Blatesmen of the Grent "Some General Officers of the War" (by the late Sir James Guth- Great War (the late John Sartie, PBA) portraying 27 of the gant B.A.); Showing 22 generala Prime Ministers and other leading form of the Empire grouped in It is hoped to hold the banquet on 1 front of the figure of the winged Tracy, who comes to the King October 1 Where it will be held victory of Samothrace, Theatre next in the starring rold of 1 hay not yet been dooided. 19 (Gowinued on previous, column)
One of the most versatile actors on the screen today is the putationenjoyed by Bpenost
Mia Shearer is supported by, an able cost, including Chester Morrin Robert Montgomery, Conrad Na gel, Helen Johnson, and-- Mary Doran
NORMA
SHEARER
Divorceε