MAJESTIC THEATRE

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 241, 1 June 1932, Page 3

MAJESTIC THEATRE

TO-DAt AND TO-NIGHT The accolade of four stars is the least that can be awarded "Merely Mary Ann," the latest Janet GaynorCharles Farrell starring vehicle, now at the Majestic Theatre. With a story perfectly fitted to its principals, thoroughly realistic settings, an excellently-chosen group of supporting players and the admirable direction of Henry ICing, a splendid background is afforded the famous film "team" — and they respond to the opportunity with some of the finest dramatic and emotional work it has ever been this reviewer's privilege to witness. Miss Gaynor is more wistful and charming than ever as the repressed little maid-of-all-work in the dingy London rooming house, who shyly falls in love with the clever but impecunious composer, played by Charles Farrell. Their delightful romance, with its vivid moments of sheer pathos, is one of the most appealing stories ever to reach the speaking screen, and Director King has handled it to perfection, touching just the right note throughout. Beryl Mercer as the shrewdish, suspicious tyrant of a landlady, Arnold Lucy as the dignified vicar, G. P. Huntley, jun., as Farrell's oldtime friend, head the supporting cast with four splendid performances.