MAJESTIC

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 219, 10 May 1932, Page 3

MAJESTIC

TO-DAY AND TO-NIGHT "Children of Dreams" was enthusiastically received last night at the Majestic Theatre. It melodious and glamorous sequences bring into action every drop of gipsy blood in the veins of the beholders. The scenes are laid in New York ,Italy and more espeeially in the Californian orchards when the apples are right for picking, and the wandering hordes of harvesters, that roam from place to place living the carefree life of gypsies — are encamped here. The love story is that of Molly Prescott, daughter of Hubert, the huge and tipling paymaster of the apple-pickers, and Tommy Melville, a ne'er-do-well but handsome lad who drives gaily into camp with Gus, his pal — in an odd and fantastic house-on-wheels. Margaret Schilling plays the part of Molly with fine artistry — her lovely voice. — known to so many listeners' in as the voice of the "Radio Girl" — reeording perfectly. Paul Gregory of "Follies" fame is the lad — whose remembered songs make the girl weary of her hard-won fame. Hubert, father of Molly is played with mountainous zest by Bruce Winsfcon comedian of the London stage. Tom Patricola is the loose-footed and jovial pal of Tommy. ''Children of Dreams" is one of those lovely things which cannot be. described adequately. It must be heard, to be appreciated — for never has Sigmund Romberg — known of his glorious "Blossom Time," "New Moon," "Rose Marie," Nina Rosa" and a score of other hits — done a musical setting that so perfectly embodies the spirit of a story. And the story is by Oscar Hammerstein, II.