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ey mR -------- February 25, 1928 WINNETKA STALK Picture Reviews DE gt SLX] Line-O-News ECIL B. DeMille's "King of Kings," that supreme film which in its preview took FEuropean critics and censors by storm and won for itself the honor of being the first and only film actually picturizing the figure of Christ to be permitted to be presented on the screen of any London or Mid- dlesex county (England) screen, makes its grand premiere in Chicago next Sunday at the Erlanger. This is un- doubtedly one of the greatest pictures of the year. x % % With the exception of "Les Miser- ables" and "The Circus," which were mentioned last week, perhaps the most outstanding release in Chicago this week is "West Point" with William Haines in the leading role. * x x "Good News," which has been run- ning in New York since last Septem- ber. was made known to Chicago audiences for the first time at the Selwyn theater last Monday night. According to all reports, it- went right over. You'll remember that this is the production that Peggy Bernier took the Twentieth Century limited east to join. Peggy gains special comment from the critics because of her ex- cellent work. * ok Those interested in the activities and personality of Benito Mussolini-- whether in connection with his at- tacks on the independence of bachelor- hood or merely as one of the big noises in current history--will find not a little of interest in the conception of him given by the Movietone at the Monroe. I1 Duce enters with all of the bearing of a Roman emperor and makes an address in Italian. He adds, however, a greeting in English--which is almost as hard to follow. * kx x Jeanne Eagles has fared so favorably with the public in "Her Cardboard Lover" at the Adelphi theater that the run of that production has been ex- tended to March 3. * kx Richard Barthelmess is now at work on "The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come," playing once more the boy role. We can look forward with a great deal of interest to the release of this film. The story has, of course, all of the inherent possibilities of a good drama. But even of more im- portance, Dick is back in the type of character to which he is most suited-- at least as I like him. Remember "Tol'able David" and "Way Down Fast"? --Hub Children Receive Prizes for Club Costume Party Young people of Shawnee Country club had their inning last week-end with a Colonial party Friday evening for the older children and an after- noon affair Saturday with a magician and ventriloquist who delighted their audience of enthusiastic little ones. Judges viewed costumes Friday even- ing and gave prizes to those whose garb they considered best. These recipients were Janet Benson of Wilmette, who received first prize for girls; Mary Thaleg of Wilmette, second; Bob Nason of Evanston, first boys' prize, and Kay Swan of Evans- ton, second. "Private Life of Helen of Troy" at Norshore Unconventional and unusual in every | respect, "The Private Life of Helen " of Troy," the feature at the Norshore theater next week, introduced many innovations into picture production. After exhaustive tests had been made it was decided to go against all screen precedent and build the sets of sheer white and blatk walls and floors. This has been considered virtually impossi- ble before because of the impossibility of lighting and photographing such radical, contrasting shades. This picturization of John Erskine's brilliant comedy of the same name, features an unusually large cast headed by Maria Corda as Helen, Lewis Stone as Menelaos and Ricardo Cortez as Paris. Miss Corda, newly arrived from Hungary, is exquisite in her portrayal, and captures the hearts of her audi- ences by her acting, much the same as Helen did the hearts of her admir- ers. Lewis Stone is satirically funny as Menelaos, the old-fashioned tired business man, while Ricardo Cortez has nearly as prominent a role as Stone. The old favorite, George Faw- cett, is perfect as the family gate- keeper and furnishes many laughs with his humorous acting. Al Kvale and his merry gang will offer a new and pleasing jazz jam- boree on the stage, entitled, "Take It Easy." The boys are warning others but fail to take heed themselves. sALABAN [2 KATZ NORSHORE HOWARD AVE." CLARK Every Friday Night Is "NORTHWESTERN NIGH Delta Delta Delta soror- ity are hostesses Friday evening, Feb. 24th. "Col- lege" Frolic begins at 8:30 P. M STARTING SUNDAY ALKVALE AND HIS JAZZ COLLEGIANS in "TAKE IT EASY" featuring MILTON WATSON Chicago's Favorite young tenor and late of "The Desert Song" The Scandals of the most popular blonde in history. "THE PRIVATE LIFE OF HELEN OF TROY" Every Saturday--Deluxe Kvale Coo-Coo Club Matinee, 3:00 P. M. Bring the children. NEW EVANSTON "THE HOME OF THE SPOKEN DRAMA" Tonight at 8:15--Matinee Wed. and Sat. EVANSTON PLAYERS in the Rural Comedy Hit "SPITE CORNER" with Margaret Fuller, Charles George and Blanche Bannister Arnd Phone University 8500 for Seats! STARTING MONDAY A Play of the Evanston Lake Front "THE NIGHTCAP"" A Thrilling, Chilling, Mystery Drama VARSITY "THE BIG PICTURES FIRST" NOW PLAYING ZANE GREY'S "Under the | Tonto Rim" with MARY BRIAN also Comedy -- News Events -- Scenic VARSITY ORCHESTRA LOUIS LOHMAN AT THE GIANT ORGAN MONDAY JOHN GILBERT and GRETA GARBO in "LOVE"