MAJESTIC

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 35, 4 May 1927, Page 15

MAJESTIC

“THE NIGHT OF LOVE” Swashbuckling gallants, dastardly villains, brave men and fair women, are the characters in the dazzling, swift-moving romance of feudal Spain, “The Night of Love,” opening at the Majestic on Friday. This picture is a triumph for Ronald Colman and Vilma Banky. Colman never looked more handsome than he does as the brave and romantic Spanish bandit, seeking revenge against the dastardly Duke for the murder of his childhood sweetheart. Miss Banky is more beautiful than ever, if that is possible, and as the Duchess de la Garda, kidnapped by Colman on her wedding night, she figlits and loves with a verve and abandon that moves audiences almost to cheers. It is evident that the fair Vilma, who came from far Hungary a little over a year ago, has progressed marvellously during her stay in America, for, in addition to being one of the most beautiful women on the screen, she is to-day the most accomplished of the younger actresses and in “The Night of Love” makes her character an outstanding triumph. The story opens with a marvellously, beautiful gypsy wedding ’ sequence wherein Ronald Colman as a gypsy prince, returned from wanderings in far countries, is about to take unto himself a bride of his people. The ceremony is most impressive, and becomes tremendously thrilling when the Duke kidnaps the little bride. Special presentation has been arranged for this great picture, and includes a prologue and appropriate musical accompaniment.