MAJESTIC

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 173, 12 October 1927, Page 19

MAJESTIC

“IS ZAT SO?” Sparkling comedy, variety and excellent music are again the principal features of the current programme at the Majestic Theatre. “Is Zat So?” William Fox's screen version of the famous play, is the chief pictorial attraction. From “What Price G-lory,” an epic war film, to “Is Zat So?” a hilarious drama, is the transition made by Edmund ‘Lowe, the tough marine of the battle film and the equally tough prize fighter’s manager of the comedy. But here the resemblance ends fo * instead of the natty uniform of Sergeant Quirt, Lowe in the latter picture wears the flashy clothes, trick hair cut, and wise manners of a hatitue of the prizering. George O’Brien is the pugilist whom he manages and he has his troubles doing it but those who have seen “Is Zat So?” which will finish its run at the Majestic to-morrow, say that while Lowe has his troubles the audience has its laughs. Kathryn Perry, Cyril Chadwick, Loris Lloyd, Louglas Fairbanks, jnr., and Philippe Le Lacy have important roles in this picture. Auckland's popular vocalist, Miss Christina Ormiston, is appearing on the Majestic stage this week. Her charming personality, effective stage manner and beautiful soprano voice, win admiration everywhere. Miss Ormiston's programme includes “A Birthday,’ “Little Curly-Headed Babe” and that old favourite, “The Dream,” from

“The Bohemian Girl.” She is accompanied with a violin obbligato by ‘Vincent Aspey. Mr. J. Whitaford-Watigh’s New Majestic Orchestra must be complimented upon supplying music that sets a new standard and greatly enhances the enjoyment of the programme. Verdi’s “Force of Destiny,” is featured as the overture. The incidental music rendered includes “Symphonic Fantastique” (Berlioz), “Scenes from Imaginary Ballet” (ColeridgeTaylor), “Ballet Suite” (Lacombe), “H.M.S. Pinafore” (Sullivan), “March and Procession of Bacchus” from “Sylvia” (Delibes), Sinding’s “Hustle of Spring,” and “Gems from South America” (Smidt).

There is an attractive supporting programme. First there is' the everpopular Majestic News, of the latest world events and topical budgets. Then comes the Eve’s Review, with scenes of the welcome home of the Luke and Duchess of York,, the Tilden-Lacoste tennis match, and also an exhibition of acrobatic dancing by the Piccadilly Hotel Cabaret Troupe. An English scenic, “Jaunts Round Jersey,” a very interesting New Zealand scenic. “The Gold Coast,” with views of the Dobson Mine, and an unusually original comedy, “The Silent Wow,” conclude the supporting programme.