MAJESTIC

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 121, 12 August 1927, Page 15

MAJESTIC

BIG FOUR-FOLD BILL “A programme of infinite variety,” describes the show commencing at the Majestic to-day. Great care has been exercised in choosing the best of each kind of attraction to provide a Majestic© superlative entertainment. The latest Gazette shows the Duke and Duchess of York’s arrival in Sydney, the Mississippi floods, the Prince of Wales and Prince George at the Seville races, and the British and American athletic championships in Philadelphia. A delightful short subject is “Tulip Time in Holland,” while the Pathe Pictorial shows an interesting exhibition of life-boat saving by girls. This week’s famous “London Cabaret Series” shows “The New Piccadilly Revels,” and some wonderful dancing. The English scenic describes the beauty spots around Wigan. Of special interest to Aucklanders is the fine scenic of Wellington. Its busy streets, fine buildings and beauty spots are shown in excellent photography. It may induce Aucklanders to face the boisterous winds and change their home town. The clever British comedian, Lupino Lane, who is the shining light of two-

reel comedies to-day, will delight everybody with his latest comedy, entitled, “Drama de Luxe.” This is just one long laugh and shows the comedian to great advantage. The musical side of the programme is of the same high standard and offers something new this week. The orchestra will mount the stage, and against a spectacular setting, play a musical medley of 25 popular airs. All your favourite tunes will be included in this gigantic potpourri. A competition will be run in connection with this orchestral innovation, and competitors are asked to write down the names of the melodies played. A cheque for £1 Is is the first prize. The chief attraction, “Tin Hats,” shows the funny side of war and tells the story of three rollicking soldiers in the Army of Occupation. There were a few, a very few men who were just the least bit disappointed and disgusted to think they never had an opportunity to get into the World War argument. It is about these few that Edward Sedgwick spun his rollicking yarn, “Tin Hats.” The story concerns three typical soldiers of the Allied Army, who arrive in the front line trenches just in time to hear the referee announce That’s all there is, there isn’t any more.”

However, the plot thickens when they are sent into Germany with the Army of Occupation, and their subsequent adventures make the war look like three acts of a riotous farce. Claire Windsor as Elsa Von Bergen, a titled German girl, is the heroine of the story, and with Conrad Nagel supplies the love interest.