KING GEORGE THEATRE

Hutt News, Volume 2, Issue 24, 7 November 1929, Page 5

KING GEORGE THEATRE

SATURDAY

'♦WHY BE GOOD"

Miss Moore as a fast-stepping.modern girl in this story of youth is admirably cast in the story of "Why Be Good?" at the King George. -Her ability in

either comedy, drama or romance has been evident in. a variety of recent roles, which presaged another successful portrayal in "Why" Be Good?" The enthusiasm with which her~v work in this production has been received offers further proof of her ability as an actress. Opposite Miss Moore in the outstanding male role is Neil Hamilton, whose unforgettable performance as Digby in ''Beau Geste" carried him to his presint position as the screen ra most popu-' lfer leading man. Hamilton's clean-cut ■good looks and talent for either, humour: ous or serious action makes him a perfect foil for vivacious Colleen. * Also Saturday "ADAM'S APPLE" A sparkling .comedy drama featuring Monty^Banks and Gillian Dean. If she were sitting on your knee and snuggled up close and her mouth was' all puckered up for a kiss—and- just then hubby sneaked in.—what would" you, dot .-.., MONDAY '•'_:, On Monday evening the Petone Maori Variety. Entertainers will present the rii>-tickling revue "Who Gets the Gal." A riot of love, laughter and song. Grand opening by Maori Troupe, Poi and Haka. TUESDAY "UNDERGROUND" Undoubtedly one of the finest and most discussed films we have seen for a long time, "Underground" also on the programme is a great credit to the brilliant new film, director, Anthony AB--quith. His idea of melodramti staged in the tube is a very good one; he has with the. aid of remarkable lighting effects secured some very unusual and dramatic scenes in London >s famous Underground Railways. 'The acting -is,' excellent, every member of the cast giving very faithful portraits of such types as the railway porter and the shop girls. A very thrilling scene takes place in the huge Lots road power-house, where the villain is entreated by his. unfortunate lover to marry him and the tragic sequel when ghe is electrocuted. Very delightful ro-anaace-is -supplied by- Brian Aherne as .Bill, the underground porter, and Elisaa Landi as Nell,.the dainty little, shop girl. They both have very pleasing personalities and give very effective performances. '

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. "WILD ORCHIDS"

Jay island of exotic 'appeal ttt the foot of the Malay Peninsula —is .the spot chosen for Greta Garbo's new«et Mrtro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture "W*M Orchids.'' Java is- a land about which Australians, most of them know very little—=a country where tigers and elephants make better hunting than hares and mid duck.

As little Sterling, Miss Garbo eozn.es to. far-off Java the wife of a white business man. Against her will and better Judgment she is drawn ,the romantic Prince de Gace '(Nils Asther), who has deliberately determined to win hec away from her husband.

When the husband discovers Ms wife rs inadvertent infidelity he plots a ardonic revenge. He will invite the Prince to go tiger hunting,, first' taking away the bollet from the Prince's rifle. When one of the. great Javanese tigers actually springs: up De Gace, Sterling is suddenly 'seized by remorse; he has not the hewrt to go through with his revenge, and he empties the barrels of his own gnu into the animal. Lewis' Stone displays his masterly acting to wonderful advantage as the husband. COMING fcSATUKDAY NEXT Hailed"'by the entire English press as tike greatest picture that the British Moion Picture Studios have yet produced "Piccadilly" the gigantic British International Picture super productions will be screened at the. King George next Saturday. ,