The Shows the Thing

NZ Truth, Issue 1143, 27 October 1927, Page 2

The Shows the Thing

Dainty Dancers WITH Stud Foley's revue show, Eddie " and Decima McLean, now appearing at His Majesty's Theatre, Wellington, have travelled all parts of the world and m fact, have thrice travelled from Australia to South Africa. Eddie made his first appearance at the age of eight. Decima began when only four and a-half. They tia.ve now been before the public for over twenty years. Besides their many engagements m Australia, they .have made three tours of Great Britain, two tours of America and two tours of the Continent, with, m addition, the three tours to South Africa. Paris has many times enjoyed the performances of these brilliant dancers. ; # * * "Seventh Heaven" AUSTIN STRONG'S dramatic tri- ** umph, "Seventh Heaven," has been produced by William Fox, and is brought to the screen with Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell m the leads. The story of this film is of the spiritual awakening of two characters of the Parisian underworld, and their realization that happiness and love is the greatest thing m the world. The acting of the principals alone is a revelation, while supporting characters are finely cast. # * # Actor-Singer-Producer [AMES HAY, the well-known tenor, whose popularity m New Zealand has never waned, bids fair to make a big name for himself as a producer. ] He has put m some splendid work m connection with the presentation of Gilbert and Sullivan operas, as theatregoers will readily admit when they see the high standard of the J. C. Williamson productions on the present New Zealand tour. • • • St. George's Choir COLUMBIA 9174: "Magnificat m Q." ! ** (Stanford) and "Magnificat In D Minor" (Walmlsley). The Choir of St. George's Chapel, Windsor. It is certainly courageous of Columbia to give us two settings of the I "Magnificat" on one record, but the Interesting contrast fully justifies them. The contrast Is bo great that none will complain of a surfeit of "Magnificats." Stanford's setting Is most original. Where Walmisley, on the other side, treats the words as the utterings of a body of worshippers rather than of a single individual, Stanford gives the | aong of the Blessed Virgin as a solo treble, accompanied by the rest of the choir, the organ meanwhile playing a. fluid accompaniment. The effect is one of radiant exaltation. Walmisley uses men's voices m unison alternately with the trebles and altos — and the effect is moat dignified.

Clara's Latest THE Paramount studio m Hollywood became Hawaii recently aB cameras ground away on the first few feet of "Hula," Clara Bow's latest comedy-drama baaed on life m tho Pacific Islands. Victor Fleming, who directed Emll Jannings m "The Way of All Flesh," is directing the' flaming-haired star. The story is based upon the popular novel of the same name by Armine von Tempskl and was adapted by Doris Anderßon. The continuity came from the typewriter of Ethel Doherty. Clive Brook, Arlette Marchal, Arnold Kent, Agnostine Borgato and Albert Gran are the members of the cast m support of Clara Bow.

For N.Z. THE N.Z. Pageant of Industry at Wellington Town Hall is a sight for tired eyes. Quite apart from demonstrating the quality of N.Z. products, the show has considerable entertainment value. A bevy of bright girls, industrial tableaux and good music all help m giving the public something for its money. Organizer Honey is the man behind the outfit, and the N.Z. Preference League should benefit considerably from his efforts. # * # Violin Numbers "fJANCING DOLL" (Poldini)—"Souvenir" (Drdla). Played by Renee Chemet (violin). H.M.V., D.A.811. Renee Chemet's brilliant playing and fine tone are always delightful to listen to. Her new record is very pleasing, combining the melodious "Souvenir," by Drdla, with the admirable suggestion of mechanical dancing m Poldini's well-known "Poupee Valaante."

Regent Fare IN getting away from the "heavy" 1 and providing the public with the lighter side of screen presentations m comedy-drama, the Kegent's management's innovation is meeting with approval. The serious and more sober side of life is met with m every- day life, and it should be the duty of entertainment houses to provide the laughs. The offering at the Regent Theatre, Wellington, for to-morrow (Friday) is "On Ze Boulevard," and follows out this line of thought and provides all the laughs one could wish for. With its French flavor and its innumerable subtleties, "On Ze Boulevard" bubbles and sparkles with life, and with such old favorites as Lew Cody and Rene Adoree, petite and beautiful, m the feature roles, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer have achieved a triumph m the presentation. A fine selection of supports are also billed for screening. With "The Joy Boys," Tilton and West, m snappy songs and patter, a good evening's entertainment is assured. # * * Gounod's Audacity QOUNOD had the audacity to put a melody of his own on top of the first Prelude of Bach's "48" — the rather fine melody known to everybody as Gounod's "Aye Maria." A disc by Harod Samuel (H.M.V.) gives us both the C major and C minor preludes and their accompanying fugues, and even those who most care for the Gounod melody will be forced to admit that its accompaniment is complete and sufficing m itself. Samuel plays it with an exquisite feeling for its harmonic suggestion; no more beautiful piano recording, indeed, has yet been put on the market, and the disc is one to be desired. *• . • A Delightful Suite COLUMBIA L 1786-87: "Petite Suite" *■* (Debussy) ; m four parts. Sir Dan Godfrey conducting the London Symphony Orchestra. This is pure Debussy all through, from the first note to the last. Airy and spontaneous, it Is full of captivating themes played with delightful spirit and delicacy. Debussy's world is a world of fairieß. Its light is the bountiful, mellow moonlight. Ita atmosphere is wholly a creation of the imagination. W« see a fairy boat moving along moonlit waters, elves m procession, a minuet danced by the king and queen of the fairies, and a ballet danced only by the more good-humored sprites of the underworld. Its message is one of sheer beauty and as such Sir Dan Godfrey — who could have thought it of this bluff, hard-working musician and organizer ? — gives it.