MAJESTIC THEATRE

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 313, 29 August 1932, Page 3

MAJESTIC THEATRE

TO-NIGHT "A" CERTIFICATE. 1 One of the most delightful motion pictures to reaeh the local screen in many a day is "Strictly Dishonourable," Universal's sophisticated comedy which opens to-night at the Majestic Theatre. In the subtle piquancy of its story, the brilliance of its dialogue, and the acting of its players, even down to the smallest role, this screen play is a positive gem. And it is noteworthy that there is not an "extra" in the picture. The cast is not large, and every role is an "acting" part. Paul Lukas is quite in character as the continental lover, and delivers a performance bound to increase his rapidly growing circle of feminine admirers. Dainty little Sidney Fox is simply delightful as the innocent Southern girl, and Lewis Stone's attainments as an actor have never been better demonstrated than in his role of the dignified judge who becomes pleasantly "jingled" each evening. Others who contribute able characterisations to the picture are William Ricciardi, George Meeker, Sidney Toler and Joseph W. Girard. All the action of "Strictly Dishonourable" takes place in a New I York speakeasy and the apartments above it, and the picture follows the adventures of a Southern girl and an Italian opera singer whose intentions, as he admits to her, are "Strictly Dishonourable." And as soon as they arrive in his apartment he proceeds to demonstrate the truth of his statement! We do not hesitate to advise you to put "Strictly Dishonourable" on the list of pictures which you simply must see. It illustrates in a most brilliant fashion just how great are the possibilities of the talldng screen and it realises the possibilities in the fullest measure. You will enjoy every minute of it. In gaiety, suspense, dramatic tempo and unrelaxing entertainment it surpasses all its rivals in the field of sophisticated comedy, dramas and wins admiration by the sheer merit in every phase of its production.