MAJESTIC

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 134, 27 August 1927, Page 15

MAJESTIC

Certain classes of pictures appeal to certain classes of people; everyone has a different opinion of them, but everyone, too, cannot resist the appeal of a production that tells of lovers. From the very first days of the world there have been lovers, and to-day, as it is said “the old. old story that never grows old,” has not lost its power of appeal. So the Majestic Theatre has this week a drama of two lovers woven into a delightful story, and after seeing it one is satisfied that the world will die before lovers will cease to be. “Lovers?” was given its initial presentation at this theatre yesterday, and promises to be a big draw. Ramon

Novarro and Alice Terry, as the lovers give a masterful interpretation. Thtsupporting- cast is excellent and consists of picked artists. Ju “Lovers?” there is something quite new • as far as plot goes. It possesses an un deniable interest and charm, and is

<i.l 1 (X C-IXcXXIiI, xcertainly not with- Alice ier.y out action. The duel scene, where a man fights for the honour of a woman, is most realistic and cleverly executed. The idle tongue of gossip is what the story' hinges on, and the irreparable damage that can be done to a. good woman’s name by scandal is vividly brought out. To say more would spoil a great production. The Government firm, “Samoa,” is decidedly interesting, but a locally made film of topical bits, of views of the various towns and industries of New Zealand, is worthy of mention. The photography is excellent, and the whole throws great credit on those responsible for its production. A “Felix the Cat” comedy and a juvenile comedy complete a most interesting picture programme. That brilliant Auckland soprano, Miss Etta Field, won instant favour for her vocal contributions. She sang “Homing” (del Riego), “St. Nicholas Day in the Morning” (Easthope Martin) and also responded to insistent applause. Miss Field needs no eulogy, her charming personality and singing is well enough known here. And the only fault to be found was that more of her surging could not be enjoyed. The orchestral programme was a treat on its own, and Mr. J. WhitefordWaugh had his melody people in excellent trim. The musical numbers were chosen from the great composers of the world and were greatly appreciated.