NATIONAL

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 138, 1 September 1927, Page 17

NATIONAL

“MARRIED LOVE” TO-NIGHT It is very doubtful if at any time such interest has been displayed by the public as that now being - shown in connection with the big British picture, “Married Love.” The management of the National Theatre last Friday opened* the box plan for any night in the week during the “Married Love” season, and the bookings have created a record for the theatre. “Married Love,” by Dr. Marie Stopes, will eclipse anything ever attempted by a British film producer. The British Film Service, Ltd., the distributors and owners of this attraction, have been simply inundated with inquiries from picture theatres throughout New Zealand. “Married Love”~is said to be one of the finest pictures of its kind ever screened. There is nothing objectionable in the picture, and it tells a story of hope and happiness for all,

clearly depicting the dangers which beset our innocents. “John Bull,” commenting on the picture after its screening in London, says: “ ‘Married Love’ is an outstanding picture which tells a story that even the most ignorant cannot fail to understand. Dr. Marie Stopes is to be congratulated for the delicate way in which she has handled this subject and we are pleased to record the fact. This is the first time we can find only praise for the cinema, which is the greatest educational medium of modern times.” Attention is drawn to the fact that this picture is exclusive to the National Theatre, and will only be screened for one week. “Married Love” features Britain’s favourite screen actress, Lilian-Hall Davis, who plays the part of Masie Burrows. On the same bill is the sensational newspaper story entitled “Headlines,” featuring Alice Joyce, Virginia Lee Corbin, Harry T. Morey and a host of other prominent players. “Love Taps” is a very fine comedy, featuring Monty Banks. A British Gazette will also be shown. The management advises all intending patrons to book their seats to avoid disappointment.