“THE MONKEY TALKS”

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 107, 27 July 1927, Page 14

“THE MONKEY TALKS”

COMING TO MAJESTIC “The Monkey Talks” is the screen version of a sensational novelty stage success of the Xew York, London and Paris theatres, directed by Raoul Walsh, maker of “What Price Glory.” It is adopted from the play by Rene Fauchois, with Olive Borden in the role of the beautiful circus performer. Jacques Lerner, original creator of

the monkey in the Paris stage play, has the same part in the screen version. Raymond Hitchcock, star of a dozen Broadway successes, is seen in his greatest role in this picture. Don Alvarado is the young lover. Jane Winton appears as the bareback rider —a siren. Ted McNamara is the funmaker supreme. The story is a thrilling revelation of the Follies Bergere and the mysteries of the big top. PRINCE EDWARD . “THE CITY” One of the most fantastic as well as one of the most beautiful cabaret scenes ever filmed plays a prominent part in Fox Films version of “The City," the screen edition of the famous play by Clyde Fitch, now being shown at the Prince Edward. This scene, which marks a pivotal point in the action of the play, was planned to fit into the theme and action of the picture itself. Mary Morgan’s screen dancers, all of them selected not only for their ability to dance, but for their beauty as well, take part in the tableau. The first flash shows six of the seven deadly sins, gorgeously attired, waiting outside a curtain. They start to run inside, but are scourged aside by Wrath. The climax comes when Cupid shoots his silver bow into the boy, where the girl is sitting. This brings about the teasing which results in the elopement leading up to the climax of the story. Nancy Nash, one of Fox Films’ latest finds, and Walter McGrail, who has lately distinguished himself with his work in Fox Films’ “Marriage Licence,” have the principal roles in the production. MUNICIPAL CHOIR CONCERT ON SATURDAY An attractive programme has been arranged for the concert in the Town Hall, on Saturday evening next. The Municipal Choir will sing a varied selection of choral numbers, including some old favourites, and Miss Mina Caldow will be the vocalist. Miss Isobel Langlands, concert violinist, who has recently arrived in Auckland, will play the Schubert-Wilbelmi “Ave Maria” and “Jewish Tears” by Cherniavsky. The city organist, Mr. Maughan Barnett, has selected works by Bach and Boellmann and the Lemmen’s “Storm” Fantasie.