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"Evelyn Prentice," thrilling now mystery drama revolving about a gir! murder defendant, circumstantial evidence and an amazing domestic crisis in a deience attorney's home life, brings William Fowell and Myrna Loy together. again in what is prob ally the most successful of their recent hits together. The new Cosmo- politan production, opening on Sunday' at the Queen's Theatre, contains two mysteries in one-the inystery drama- tically unfolded in a great courtroom,
Japan mystery in the house and the other, hold of n married couple, which threatens their happiness, and which is no tied up that one cannot be solved the other. Thrills, comedy, mystery and romance aro blended into this entertainment. rapid-fire piece of Powell, as the defence attorney, rises to dramatic heights in his impassioned ples to the fury on which not only his client's life, but his own happiness, depends. Miss Loy provides some tense dramatic neting in the blackmail Una and murder koquences, and Merkel as the cynical friend, and Edward Brophy as the investigator, add comedy relief. Inable Jowell, usually a comedienne, proves herself A powerful tragic actress as murder defendant, and Rosalind Rus-opening to-day at the Alhambra Theatre. Laid against a background sell, New York stage star, provides a of the Indiana swamplands as dep.ct- Others ed in the famous novel by Gene new type of screen "vamp." cast in appropriate and well played Stratton-Porter, the story loses none roles aro Harvey Stephens, little Cora of its flavour when presented on the screen with Louise Dresser, Ralph Sue Collins, Jannie Ralph, and Henry
Morgan and Marlan Moreh in the Wadsworth.
lending roles. The picture, which was directed by Christy Cabanne, varies little from the book which has been acclaimed by millions as a true des- cription of the beauties that abound in the region of the birthplace of the
the
"A Girl of the Limberlost"
The grim determination of youth in its efforts to gain an education against almost insurmountable odds, forms the stirring theme of the Monogram photoplay, "A Girl of the Limberlost"
"The White Parade" "Singing in Thunder," a new volume a poetry by Jesse Lasky, Jr., son of the film producer, went on sale at the bookstands recently. Jones Wash-
novelist, Louise Dresser burn, Ine., New York, are the publish famous era. This is the third book of verse offers a sterling characterization as and Katherine Comstock, closely followed authored by the young poet screen-writer, "Songe from the Heart by Ralph Morgan, who is seen in the of a Boy" (Liveright), and "Listening role of Wesley Sinton. Marian Marsh, recently returned from England, to Silence" (Putman), his previous volumes, enjoyed a popular sale, and portrays the title role with the same .to received high praise from the critics. Wistful--charm that raised her. On the strength, of his poems, widely stardom in the space of a few short printed in America and in England, months. Excellent performances are young Lasky has been made a fellow turned in by Henry B. Walthal, as of the British Poetry Society. His Dr. Ammon, Eddie Nugent, as Phillip and Helen Jerome Eddy, Betty Blythe, verse has appeared in the "British Barbara Bedford, Robert Ellis and Poetry Review," "The High Hatter,"
GI-Gi Parrish. "Anthology of Younger Poots" and
He also has other publications. written several stage plays and screen plays. Lately he collaborated with Rian James in "The White Parade," Jesse L. Lasky production for Fox film, which will be seen at the King's Theatre on Sunday, in which Loretta Young and John Bolen have the prin- elpal roles.
"The Last Round-Up" Cowleys on location with Para- mount's "The Last Round-Up" troupe gave Randolph Scott his first singing
The star of this out-door! lesson. romance, coming to the Alhambra Theatre on Tuesday next, had to lead hin band of men in bringing to the screen, for the first time, the popular "Lady By Choice"
song, "The Lost Round-Up" featured throughout the picture. Paramount Every now and then the combination purchased the tune that is becoming of an excellent cast, excellent story
a national radio hit to Inject a sing- and excellent direction comes to the
Ing cowboy touch into the pleture. screen. The result is infallibly an
Scott know the tune, but the cowboys excellent picture. Such a combination coached him on how to put over the of story, cast and direction is being sadille interpretation of the out-door Reen at the Queen's Theatre "Lady. "The Last Round-Up" screen by Choice," with Columbia producer. Here in a picture with adaptation of Zane Grey's "The Border humour, drama, warmth and audience Legion," features, in addition to Scott, Monio Blue, Barbara Fritchie. Frod appeal, plus a heart-thrilling romance.
Kohler and Fuzzy Knight. Scott finis Special acting raves to May Robson himself a member of the ruthless out- in a masterpicco characterisat.on law band after he has been wrongly With Miss Lombard and May Robson
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In the leading roles, and Roger Pryor, accused of a murder. He falls in Walter Connolly, Arthur Hohl and love with Raymond Walburn in support. "Lady
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even then Aarah he could rest assured. In two years' retirement to play that I would not run away when he
Wackle's father." Young Jackie Soar! wanteil to "shool" Itl has an important role as Bull Pock's
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