NEW PRINCESS THEATRE

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

NEW PRINCESS THEATRE

“BEHIND THE FRONT.”

Laughter, not slaughter, is the ruling theme of “Behind the Frent,” Paratnount’s contribution to the story of the Great War, opened yesterday at the New Princess Theatre.

“Behind the Front” is a comedy of of the war, which features the humour, adventures, and disillusionment of a couple of simple soldiers, played by that inimitable character team, Wallace Beery and Raymond Hatton. Their roles are taken from life, for every battalion had two such characters, who served to furnish laughs for their mates and plenty of mix-ups and trouble for their supervisors. Through the whole story runs a fine thread of romance, with beautiful Mary Brian playing the role of a Red Cross worker in France. The supporting cast includes Chester Conklin, Richard Arlen, Louise Lorraine, and Gertrude Astor.

The second feature on the bill is “Let’s Get Married,” starring Richard Dix and Lois Wilson. Dix, fresh from college, is a source of annoyance to his father and the town on account of his wild nights. At last he falls in love and when turning over a new leaf is wrongly accused of starting another brawl. This time his father has him rent to gaol for 30 days. How he keeps up his courtship while in gaol is ono long laugb. Another attraction is “The Life of Jack Hobbs,” the idol of British sportsmen the world over, in which glimpses of the famous cricketer at home and in the field are introduced. The supporting programme includes a gazette and serial. Further entries for the children’s beauty contest are to be seen.