MAJESTIC THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 141, 11 December 1929, Page 6

MAJESTIC THEATRE.

Iho Reginald Denny who plays tho lead in liinbarnissliiß Moments," tho all-talking production at tho Majestic Theatre, is admirably suited for "talkio" roles, his personality being of tho typo which rivets attention fron his first appearance. "Erabarrassins Moments" la principally bedroom comedy and it is not hard to imagine its hilarous nature when it is remembered that it Is au "all-talking" show. Tho action takes place In the homo of Amos Fuller, whoso daughter, Marlon, has determined not to marry the small-town beau favoured by her father In desperation she names Thaddeus Cruicksliank, to her an Imaginary person, as tho man with whom she has gono through a "trial" marriage. Fuller lind3 that there is such a person, and immediately sends him a telegram demanding that he should come to Pullcrvale and oxplain himself. Cruickshank sees In the Incident an opportunity of relief from the boredom of city life, but ho little dreams of tho reception that awaits him, or of the tannle that is to follow A support shows play between the Kngllsh cricket team and New South Wales, and there aro most Interesting closeups uf the players. Tho remainder of the programme Is of unusual merit

Colleen Moore's first talking and singing picture, "Smiling Irish Kyes," is to bo shown at the Majestic Theatre on Friday. Colleen Moore is ideally suited for the role of a sparkling Irish girl. Both by personality and dramatic talent is sliu equipped for a realistic interpretation of this • i-uarmliiß character, wj,ii 0 «lio acquired a delightful brogue to make her portrayal all the more cunrlnclui;. .She both sings and talks in this Iri,<sh roimim-e Opposite Miss Mooro in tho male lead is James Hall, wlkikc encaging smile and cxcelk-nt voice combine, with .splendid ability to make bis characterisation elrectlve. Like .Miss Monrc, he sings several melodies in "Smiling Irish Eyes." Two humorous portrayals contribute generously to the comedy of tho picture, due to the excellent work of the actors in the parts, Claude Gilllngwatcr and Robert llomans. As two quarrelsome old Irishmen, these excellent comedians provoke' laughter whenever they appear on the screen. Aggie Herring, typically Irish In appearance. Is given an opportunity of which she takes full advantago in her character as an old Irish grandmother. Her humorously philosophical remarks punctuate the story delightfully. Other roles are equally well filled; such ablo actors and actresses as ltobert Emmett O'Connor, Betty Francisco, and Tom O'Brica arc also lv the cast.