Evening star., 1928-06-11
EARLE--"Littlc Shepherd Of Kingdom
Come"

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Come"
"The Little Shepherd of Kingdom
Come" a we'll filmed version of the
story by John Fox. IT., and featuring
Richard Barthelmess and Molly O'Day,
is presented at the Earle this week.
In the little settlement of mountain
folk back in the Kentucky mountains
Chad has lost the only friend he ever
knew. When a cruel man threatened
to put him to work Chad takes his dog
and gun and runs away. This is how
the boy came to the little Valley OF
Kingdom Come. Here Chad accident
ally runs into the feud which existed
After he and his dog have beaten a
Dillon and dog no other recommend"
is needed, so Chad becomes a part of
the Turner household.
The schoolmaster arrives at the
Turner place at the same time that
Chad becomes member, the boys in
terest In books arises and he longs to
see the world beyond the mountains.
Then his great day comes and the
simple mountain youth goes to the big
city. Everything is a wonder to him
and in buying a horse for SIS Chad
misses the train. He starts home upon
his horse, stops to get drink of water
and the horse goes back to the stables.
The aristocratic Col Buford takes
Chad back to town to get his horse
and ends by adopting the boy. DAYS
OF college follow and Chad begins to
like the lovely Margaret Dean. The
olue-blooded Deans cannot forget their
position. and when the war between the
States breaks out Chad loses his aris-
tocratic friends by his enlisting in the
Northern Army. During the course OF
the war Chad has occasion to again re-
turn to the Valley of Kingdom Come.
Where Melissa Turner proves finer than
Margaret Dean.
The work of Barthelmess. the star,
nrlngs the picture to the forefront of
tne years productions.
Streets of New York" the stage fea-
ture, presents the Novello brothers.
TSeorge Lyons. Peggy English, Six Eng,
nsh iiVon Girls and Jack Pepper, mas
,, .et VI ceremonies. Comedy and news
reel complete the offering.
METROPOLITAN-"Rose OF the Gold
en- West.
George Fitzmaurice's production fo,
FIRST National of the HISTORICAL Aim
Rose OF the Golden West" with MARY
Astor and Gilbert Roland in the ro-
mantle leads, is the feature at the Met
ropolitan this week.
Ihe high light is the excellent han
ollng OF the outdoor scenic effects. In
one OF the opening shots, that of a lake
poroered convent, the spectator is of.
iered gem set in light and shadow.
Histrionically speaking, the work of
MARY AcfnY (-iffarf
veteran Flora Finch, the latter being
cast at the be-wrinkled and over-sensi-
tive chaperon, seems almost too exac-
gerated TO be sincere. The blame for
this unfortunate condition may not be
with the players. but with the direc-
tor.
Two OF the dramatic leads, Montagu
Love and Gustav Won Seyffertitz, have
risen above the situation and have given
consistently smooth and enjoyable per-
formances. To those estheticalIy in
clined, the costumes in this production
will please even the most exacting.
The story. which deals with pictur-
esque California when 1t was Spanish
IN atmosphere, enables the film to
abound In action and movement Some
fast riding via horseback, is INDUCED
In by the youthful and at times Fair
DankIsh, Mr.. Roland. The glamour and
beauty Of this picture make it one
not 10 be missed.
A thoroughly interesting and educa-
tional scenic on Calcutta, India; a news
reel, and Charlie Chase comedy, label
ed, Sting Of Stings," complete the pic
ture portion of the bill.
Alex Podnos and his efficient orches-
IRA, in addition to rendering Ramona"
as prelude 10 the feature film, con-
tinue with a beautiful and forecful
score.
PALACE-"Three Sinners"
Theatergoers are given the opportu-
nifty this week TO see Pola Negri, not as
an alluring siren, but In the role Of the
wife and mother who sacrifices every
thing for the sake Of husband and child.
And radio fans may see Wee Willie
Robyn, who appears in the stage
presentation Of Sunny Skies"
Three Sinners is based On one Of
the most successful stage plays recently