MAJESTIC

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 295, 5 March 1928, Page 13

MAJESTIC

“EAST SIDE, WEST SIDE” Broad comedy in large quantities, an ample measure of thrills and a light leavening of romance to add piquancy to the dish, are the principal ingredients used by Fox Films in the making of “East Side, West Side,” which is now screening at the Majestic Theatre. With George O’Brien in the leading role, Allan Ewan has directed a marvellous picture from Felix Riesenberg’s successful novel, “East Side, West Side.” Ewan planned the screen treatment of “East Side, West Side.” He also chose Virginia Valli as the leading woman. Although young O’Brien is wellknown to motion picture fans as the result of his portrayals in “The Iron Horse,” “Fig Leaves,” “Three Bad Men” and many others, this picture occasioned his first trip to the East and in it he has done the finest work of his career. “East Side, West Side” is first the story of a rugged man’s career and, second, the story of Gseater New York. The scene sweeps from the river fronts, through the slums, along the Bowery, up Fifth Avenue to Harlem, Morningside and Washington Heights. A notable musical programme is rendered by the talented Majestic Orchestra under the conductorship of Mr. Whiteford-Waugh. “Turkish Patrol.” a delightful musical comedy is rendered in a novel and masterly way. “Russkaya 1 Trepak” (Rubenstein), “Meditation” (Tschaikowsky), selections from the well-known overture, “Fingal’s Cave” (Mendelssohn), “The Owl’s Lament” (Trinkaus), “Suite Tyrolienne” (Steffano), “Prelude” to “Lohengrin” (Wagner)', “Precious Gems” (Lindemann) are among the many musical attractions rendered throughout the programme. On the supporting programme there is a host of interesting pictures. First there is the Majestic Magazine, with scenes of the Italian artillery in training, penguins at the London Zoo, hunting wild geese, horse racing on ice, and a short colour film of the latest Parisian fashions. A bright, snappy little comedy, “Ukulele Sheiks,” the Eve’s Review and Christmas scenes on a naval training ship. “Eresses and Tresses,” a hairdressing exhibition, a delightful short dancing interlude by the new London Hippodrome Revue. “Shake Your Feet,” some fine views of the cathedral city of Lincoln in the Fen country, and an amusing Aesop Fable cartoon. “Amelia Comes Back,” conclude the evening’s entertainment. Richard Arlen of “Wings” fame, appears in the cast of “Partners in Crime,” the newest picture starring the Paramount comedy team of Wallace Beery and Raymond Hatton. Mary Brian, with Arlen, supplies the romantic interest. ..