“HIS SECRETARY”

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12609, 20 November 1926, Page 7

“HIS SECRETARY”

FINE FILM AT KING’S.

Screen figures of immense popularity and proven brilliance are the four principals of “His Secretary,” the new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture, which began its Wellington run at the King’s Theatre last evening. These are Norma Shearer, dazzling beautiful star of “He Who Gets Slapped,” “The Devil’s Circus,” and “A Slave of Fashion,” Lew Codv, inimitable light comedian, Williard Louis and Karl Dane.

A plain business girl is in love with her employer, to whom she is secretary, but it is all too clear to both girl and the other employees that her affection is not requited. The manner in which she wins his regard, astounding her little world by a sudden transformation from an unattractive dowd to a surpassingly beautiful woman, makes an excellent picture of high quality. Few other stars would be brave enough to bury their beauty under make-up as Miss Shearer does in the early part of this attraction. However, when she is later revealed in all her real charm, her loveliness makes her earlier appearances but a very indefinite memory. She is shown as a comedienne of great ability, a claim that few sturs of equal dramatic talent can make.

Lew Cody, recognised as the screen’s foremost light comedian, has full opportunity to demonstrate his comedy talent. With sterling support from Willard Louis, one of the finest screen, character players, and from ICarl Dane, a famous Danish stage figure, these artists provide a very entertaining screen play. There are a gazette and comedy on the bill as well, and some fine shots of New Zealand scenery. There will be a matinee to-day at 2.30 p.m.