GRAND

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 75, 20 June 1927, Page 13

GRAND

“BATTLING BUTLER” “Battling Butler,” the famous musical comedy that kept London and New York roariong with laughter for months. Is now presented as an excruciatingly funny screen comedy by M e tro - Gold wyn-Mayer at the Grand Theatre. Buster Keaton, the distinguished comedian of “The Navigator,” “Seven Chances” and “Go West,” has the starring role. The main feminiine star is vivacious Sally O’Neil, the delightful little comedienne of “Mike,” “Sally, Irene and Mary” and “Don’t.” The story of “Battling Butler” is a succession of convulsing, ludicrous incidents that leave one helpless with laughter. It concerns the adventures of a rich weakling who poses as a famous pugilist, in order to win the girl of his heart. 'When the real cham - pion puts in an unexpected appearance, it marks the beginning of a month of physical and mental torture for the unhappy imposter, who is compelled to train in anticipation of a fight with “The Alabama Murderer.” a notoriously vicious bruiser. It is all a deep laid hoax by the real champion, but the; other does not discover this until the night of the fight. Then, in an agony of mortification, he turns on “Batling Butler” and soundly thrashes him, afterwards promising his bride that he will never fight again. “Battling Butler” is the most important comedy for years—and one that will be an exhilarating tonic for thousands of fans.