ST. JAMES' THEATRE.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20098, 29 November 1930, Page 8

ST. JAMES' THEATRE.

LONDON'S NIGHT LIFE IN "GREEK STREET." The Solio beloved of novelists and romanticists serves as a background for the super all-British photo-play "Greek Street," whioh commences at St. James' Theatre today. "Greek Streot" in notable for its choice of story and delicacy of treatment. With its romantic theme of Loudon's night life told around Piccadilly Circus, Shaftesbury avenue, and Solio square, its musical elements, and an array of attractive and intriguing characters, the film has a charm of its own which is developed to the full by the producer's sympathetic and interesting directorial methods. "Greek Street" has numerous other points presenting themselves for appreciation. Outstanding are the personal charm and performance of Sari Maritza, who makes her debut in talking filniß in tho leading feminine role. It is confidently, predicted that "Greek Street" will prove to be one of the most successful of British talkies ever screened in Christchurch. It has many tuneful musical numbers, "The Undress Parade," "I've a' Little Love and "Share Your Lips with Me, Chcrie," being particularly outstanding.