THEATRE DE LUXE

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12614, 26 November 1926, Page 3

THEATRE DE LUXE

“BEVERLY OB' GRAUSTARK.” From the novel of George Barr McCutchen, “Beverly of Graustark,” a world-famed story, will commence screening at the Theatre De Luxe today, with a matinee on Saturday at 2.30. Marion Davies, heroine of many romantic roles, is playing c<ne unlike any in her career, while a notable cast surrounds the popular star, with Antonio Moreno in the leading role. The picture is produced on a lavish scale, and there are some remarkable settings, depicting European castles. Gorgeous costumes and uniforms lend colour to the story. Charming Marion Davies never had a more appealing role than in this picture. It is the tale- of a fascinating “miss,” made to take the disguise of a boyish prince, who is whirled along tho road of adventure and romance. The supporting programme will include the latest gazette and a sparkling comedy, while the music to be rendered by the Orchestra De Luxe will be all that could be desired. The box plans are open at the Bristol, Aitken’s Book Arcade, or ring the theatre.

The Theatre De Luxe will, on Friday, December 3rd, commence the screening of the comedy of comedies, “A Trip to Chinatown,” being the rollicking picture version of the worldfamed play by Charles Hoyt, with a cast comprising Margaret Livingston, Earle Fox, Anna May Wong, Marie Astaire, J. Farrell MacDonald, Haze] Howell, and a bevy of American beauties. The story is concerned with tlie complications that arise when a beautiful widow invites a young millionaire, who imagines himself an invalid, to take her on a sight-seeing trip through the Chinese quarters. Every element of the production blends into perfect comedy—the situations themselves. the manner in which the director. Robert Kerr, has developed them, and the interpretations which the cast has imparted to each character. The picture is qertninly among the most laughable farce 9 ever screened. The box plans are at tho Bristol and Aitken’s Book Arcade.