MAJESTIC

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 95, 13 July 1927, Page 15

MAJESTIC

“THE MAGICIAN” The big teature at the Majestic Theatre this week is a Metro-Goldwyn special entitled “The Magician,” starring Alice Terry and Paul Wegener, the “Continental Sir Henry Irving." This tremendous tale of mystery and magic was written by Somerset Maugham, the famous author. This is the first Rex Ingram production for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer since his widely discussed and highly successful screen version of Blasco Ibanez’s "Mare Nostrum.” . , .. . The story of the new picture is that of a girl caught between the forces of a magician, whom she is unable to resist, and the love for a young surgeon who has saved her from being a helpless cripple by performing a delicate operation on her spine. The entire production was made in Europe on the original locations described by the author in his book. The Batin Quarter of Paris, the Grand Boulevards, the Cathedral of Notre Dame, Monte Carlo, and the interior of the gambling rooms of the Casino, the famous towers of Switzerland and many other places of historical and pictorial interest in France, Italy and Switzerland were utilised as backgrounds for “The Magician.” The supporting programme offers excellent entertainment. Of chief interest is the Fox comedy, entitled “The Battling Kangaroo.” This comedy has for a human star. Luge Conley, and for animal stars, two fine Australian kangaroos. These kangaroos were taken from Australia to America especially for work in comedies. They prove themselves to be clever comedians, and fight and stunt as cleverly as any monkeys. Of topical interest in the gazette are the pictures of the turmoil in China, and motor racing in Florida, showing Major Seagrave and his “Sunbeam.” The New Zealand scenic is entitled “The Anglers' Paradise,” and gives some fine views of the Tongariro River and district.