MAJESTIC

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 243, 4 January 1928, Page 15

MAJESTIC

“THE JOY GIRL” The current programme at the Majestic Theatre offers excellent entertainment in the form of “a picture parade of beauty, wealth and happiness.” Heading the attractive bill of picture fare is a delightful comedy drama, “The Joy Girl,” with Olive Borden and Neil Hamilton. The story tells of a poor girl who aspired to wealth and position at almost any cost. A bit of a snob, in her young ignorance, she deliberately sought after rich men. But, thanks to innate fineness and a lucky stroke, it turns out that a certain young chauffeur in whom she is really interested, is actually Prince Charming in disguise. Dwan presents the brilliance of New York and Palm Beach in a series of remarkable shots for ■which he took the entire company to the scenes. While there is none of the exaggerated splendour that sometimes accompanies pictures of society, nothing of the real luxury is omitted. Aside from being a picture that defends modern youth, “The Joy Girl” also is an argument for realism on the screen, which is something for which Allan Dwan has long been noted. A superb musical programme is provided by the Majestic Orchestra under the direction of Mr. WhitefordWaugh. A special attraction on the musical programmme is the appearance on the stage of Mr. Birrell O’Malley, the popular tenor, who renders a bracket of popular and well-chosen songs. A brilliant array of supporting items, composed of a hilarious comedy, “Sugar Daddies,” an amusing cartoon, “Frogs and Catfish,” a beautiful New Zealand scenic, “Rotorua Rambles,” the ever-popular Majestic News, an interesting Eve’s Review, and an enchanting English scenic of Stratford conclude a notable evening’s entertainment.