MAJESTIC

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 171, 10 October 1927, Page 15

MAJESTIC

"IS ZAT SO?” A most successful laughter campaign Is being carried out at the Majestic Theatre. That it is popular is eloquently proved by the crowded houses nightly, and the audiences who leave the theatre, delighted and enthusiastic. The whole programme is bright and varied, with not one dull moment. Heading the bill is “Is Zat So?” the Fox Films screen version of the famous stage success. Fox Films again scores a decided triumph with the stellar team of George O’Brien and Edmund Lowe in their latest feature, “Is Zat So?” This is the film version of James Gleason’s great Broadway stage hit and the picture surpasses even the play as an entertainment that is sure to please every type of movie fan. The story of “Is Zat So?” is an important part of the picture which is high in human interest value, with many comedic situations that brought peals of laughter from the audience. Kathryn Perry plays the leading feminine lead, with Doris Lloyd, Douglas Fairbanks, jnr., Philippe De Lacy and Cyril Chadwick in roles of importance. This is an entertainment that is sure to appeal to everyone. As a “gloom chaser” we know of nothing in recent months that can equal it. The supporting programme is as attractive as the main feature. The very best in short subjects have been chosen. There is a hilarious Helen and Warren comedy, “The Silent Vow,” a very fine New Zealand scenic, “The Gold Coast,’ f with interesting views of old gold rush landmarks, the Dobson Mine, Grey mouth, Lake Brunner, Hokitika and Nelson. The Majestic News has the latest world news and includes scenes of the Tilden-Laeoste tennis match, the welcome home for the Duke and Duchess of York, latest European and American flying pictures and the grand steeplechase of Paris at Auteuil. Mention must be made of the very beautiful English scenic “Jaunts Round Jersey/’ and the exhibition of acrobatic dancing by the Piccadilly Hotel Cabaret troupe. Always a welcome vocalist is Miss Christina Ormiston, who is the possessor of a very fine and sweetly modulated soprano voice. She is heard to advantage in “I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls,” from “The Bohemian Girl,” “A Birthday,” and “Little Curly Headed Babe.” In the two latter songs Miss Ormiston is accompanied by a violin obbligato by Vincent Aspey. So consistently good are the musical programmes presented at the Majestic that Mr. Whiteford- Waugh, and his New Majestic Orchestra, are famous throughout the North Island. This week’s programme is no exception. Verdi’s stirring “Force of Destiny” is specially featured as an overture. The incidental music rendered, contains gems by some of the world’s greatest composers. Among the melodious numbers offered are Sinding’s very beautiful composition, “Rustle of Spring,” selections from Gilbert and Sullivan’s “H.M.S. Pinafore,” “Scenes from Imaginary Ballet” (ColeridgeTaylor), the “Ballet Suite” (Lacombe), "Symphonic Fantastique” (Berlioz), and "Gems from South America” (Smidt).