MAJESTIC

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 112, 2 August 1927, Page 15

MAJESTIC

“THE MONKEY TALKS” “Variety is the spice of life,” and variety is certainly the spice that makes the Majestic programme such delightful entertainment this week. A wonderful musical programme is submitted by the Majestic’s new orchestra, under the talented direction of Mr. John Whiteford-Waugh. The popular Suppe’s overture, “Morning, Noon and Night,” calls for tumultuous applause nightly, and an encore has to be given. Mrs. Cyril Towsey provides the vocal side of the programme, and sings “A Castilian Lament” (del Riego), and Lohr’s “Not Because Your Heart Is Minefi,” with brilliance, and much feeling. Mr. Cyril Towsey accompanies her on the piano. A delightful feature of this week’s topical budget is a series of charming screen studies of Princess Elizabeth, the Duchess of York’s bonny baby. The New Zealand scenic deals with the romantic scenery of the Bay of Islands. A British scenic of “Glorious Devon” appeals through its beauty and charm. Heading the programme is the William Fox special, “The Monkey Talks.” In “The Monkey Talks” Olive Borden, who won international success in “Three Bad Men,” “Fig Leaves” and “The Country Beyond,” is cast in the role of Olivette, the central figure in the development of the mystery. Don Alvarado, whose rise to fame in motion pictures has been phenomenal, plays the principal romantic role opposite Miss Borden. In the role of Jocko, the monkey who talks, is Jacques Lerner, noted Freich actor who journeyed from Paris to Hollywood to play the role lie originated on the stage for Fox Films pictorial version. Jane Winton, one of the newest of screen favouritps, is cast in a feature role along with Raymond Hitchcock, one of America’s best loved stage stars, Malcolm Waite and August Tollaire.