HEIFETZ

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 130, 23 August 1927, Page 15

HEIFETZ

RECITAL ON THURSDAY There has been a very large demand for the 7s 6d reservations for the opening concerts of Heifetz, the famous violinist, who will give two recitals at the Town Hall on Thursday and Saturday night next. The Heifetz recitals in Wellington and the South Island have resulted in a series of brilliant triumphs for the young virtuoso, and everywhere his genius has created intense enthusiasm. It is generally acknowledged that Heifetz has improved tremendously since he last visited Auckland, and critics declare that he is now the finest violinist in the world to-day. To see Jascha Heifetz interested in the S.S. Tasman, which was stranded on a reef recently, and help divert the monotony of passengers, made one realise the human side of his character, for the Aki Maru, on which he travelled to Australia, went to assist th«»m in their isolation. Eleifetz has a way with him—quietly courteous, and very exclusive. This is necessary, for his art requires repose. Upon arrival at Brisbane, his interest in the fruits that flourish there, and the botanical gardens, manifested his love of the natural and climatic perfection of the Australian climate. Such a boy at heart is Jascha Heifetz, that he merely pauses for food. He dances with the joy of responding to the rhythm of music. Every day in every way, this remarkable young and talented violinist grows more interesting. His very popularity with the ladies assures him always a good time socially, for Jascha is ever courteous and reverential to the aged, with whom he comes in contact. Jascha Heifetz has remarkable hands. They show his artistic and inborn love of art His father was a clever teacher, and a great violinist —while his mother ususally travelled everywhere with her son to attend to the social engagements. This was very needful, for Heifetz is always welcomed everywhere. “That’s the girl I desire to dance with—she must have an ear for music, and I admire her simple frock.” so and so RIALTO AND REGENT. EPSOM “THE BELOVED ROGUE” The “Court of Miracles,” which flourished during the reign of Louis XI. in the queen century, is one of

the most colourful settings in “The 3eloved Rogue,” ohn Barrymore’s aseinating presentation of the life >f Francois Villon md his first United Artists Picture, which will be shown at the Rialto and Regent Theatres to-night. The blind see and the maimed walk in

John Barrymore the Court of Miracles. In keeping with the name, such miracles are nightly happening there, for the Court of Miracles is the rendezvous of the beggars of the Paris streets, where the “blind” beggars remove their spectacles, the maimed unstrap their distorted arms and legs and hearing is restored to the “deaf,” so that all may enjoy each other’s company when the day’s activity is finished. Villon, greatest poet of his time, was a man of great diversified pursuits, not the least of his accomplishments being skilful thievery. Paradoxically enough, this poet whose verses thrilled royalty and changed the destiny of his country, was so much the vagabond that his closest friends were found in the strange Court of Miracles. William Cameron Menzies, art director, in designing the setting for this gathering place of street crooks, imparted to it a quality of mysticism that proves intriguing to all who view it. It lends itself perfectly to the strange comradeship that existed among the rabble of the Paris streets at a time when tragedy and comedy stalked hand in hand, and life was indulged in strenuously, as if each day marked the end of time, with no prospect of a to-morrow. “The Beloved Rogue” reveals John Barrymore in a characterisation that is startlingly different to anything he has attempted previously, and easily the most charminfi romantic role of his screen career

j One of the most unusual camera | devices used in motion pictures was ; utilised by Harry Perry, head cinemato- • grapher of “Wings,” Paramount’s epic of the air, which is being directed by ! William Wellman. It consists of an elevator upon which the camera is . mounted and upon which both cameraman and director may be carried. The : elevator itself suspended by means of ian overhead track, giving the camera I both horizontal and vertical scopt. i "Wellman has obtained some good strikI Ing effects, hitheiso unknown to the | screen, with the device.