STRAND

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 275, 10 February 1928, Page 15

STRAND

“SEVENTH HEAVEN” CONTINUES

‘Seventh Heaven” is continuing its triumphant season at the Strand Theatre this week, and there seems to be no diminishing of the crowds of theatre-goers to see this wonderfully moving story, which has been acclaimed as one of the most remarkable productions ever screened. “Seventh Heaven” is the story of two of the lowest types of Parisians, Diane, a waif of the Paris streets, and Chico, a worker in the sewers. By courage and faith the two youthful idealists are lifted into a new world and reach the seventh heaven of happiness together in a tiny garret near the stars. Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell have the leading roles in the picture, and their performances have won the enthusiastic admiration of critics in all the leading cities of the world. The wellknown London actress, Madge Titheradge, said after seeing the photoplay, “It is difficult for me to express in words my tremendous appreciation. It is beyond all praise. Janet Gaynor is the finest him actress I have ever seen.” Included in the unusually capable cast are Ben Bard, David Butler, Albert Grand. Emile Chautard, Rose Dione, and Gladys Brockwell, who gives a very notable performance as the drug-maddened sister of Diane. A finely-interpreted musical score, presented by the Strand Symphony Orchestra, adds much enjoyment to this memorable film. Preceding each screening of “Seventh Heaven,” is a verv artistically-arranged prologue, with Mr. Birrell O’Malley and Miss Phyllis Hazel as the soloists. The stage setting is particularly beautiful, the setting representing the view of Paris from Chico’s retreat among the chimney-tops.