MAJESTIC

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 1, Issue 104, 23 December 1931, Page 7

MAJESTIC

TO-DAY AND TO-NIGHT Another good audienee witnessed the splendid programmes at the Majestic Theatre last night. There is absolutely no doubting the fact that Ann Harding in "East Lynne" attains the.- highest mark reached by any emotional actress, by her characterisation of Isabel. Certainly "East Lynne" of the Movietone era is one of the most gripping entertainments the cinema has presented, primarily because it furnishes entertainment that, while making its strongest appeal to feminine theatregoers, cannot help hold, undivided the attention of every type of movie fan. The Movietone of "East Lynne" differs in many ways from other adaptations. This one seems to have exercised far greater analysis with regard to character qualities and entertainment valu*. The story has been altered so that the richest possessions of the new screen art are used to maximu- i advantage. The pFesence of such a brilliant galaxy of popular stars as Ann Harding, Clive Brook and Conrad Nagel in a single picture is in itself an event that stamps the vehicle as one of exceptional merit. Noteworthy portrayals are also eontributed by Beryl Mercer as Joyce, the maid, and by Cecilia Loftus in hgr Fox Film debut as Carlyle's sister, Cornelia. Others in the east deserving mention are O. P. Heggie, David Torrence and Flora Sheffield. Frank Lloyd, who has won two medals for directing, is certain to merit his third award with "East Lynne." It is his finest aecomplishment. The adaptation from Mrs. Woods' story is by Bradley King and Tom Barry. The famous Joseph , Urban created the magnificent settings. You are advised to book your seats at Miss Macdermott's.