AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 8 April 1929, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES. “THE FLAG LIEUTENANT ” BRITAIN’S GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT. We have heard much talk about the British and their production nlelhods, oi' :the many efforts they have made to capture u world market, but, it has remained for the producers of “The Flag Lieutenant” to show the way. This is without doubt a.great picture. With the active co-operation of the Admiralty, .the have been able to build into the story much impressive grandeur and spectacle. Around the well-written play, a picture of excellent calibre has been made, with a well-chosen and carefully selected cast. “The Flag Lieutenant” as produced by Astra National, is being handled throughout the world by Paramount. It is a production of real and distinctive merit. Above all is the naval aspect of the film.’ This will appeal to the hearts of New Zealand public, for deep rooted in. .them is the thrill that jumps at the jjnention of the Navy. 'Nothing so tickles the imagination of a Briton than the Navy. The players: Henry Edwards, who plays the name part, is well chosen and a capable actor. Dorothy Seaeomhe, an Australian actress, with Lilian Oldlnnd, in the next important role. All three players are well chosen. The support: Fred ltayn. liain plays the part of Major Thesiger, the man who has never had a chance. Lionel D’Arragon. Frank Dane, Fewlass Llewellyn and others are in the east. The Director: Maurice Elvey, the man behind the megaphone, is one of the well-knon directors of England, who, in this picture, has made one which will mark him world-wide as a master craftsman. He directed “Mademoiselle from Armentieres.”

Special prices to-night: Circle 2s, Stnils Is 6d. Children under 12, 6d. On Wednesday next Sam Stern, the Jewish comedian and his dainty partner, Sadie Pepper in SOng.s, sketches and dances.