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“THE BLUE DANUBE”
“The Blue Danube,” is being shown at the Empire Theatre.
This delightful waltz romance justly described as being as joyous as the gay melody that inspired it—is undoubtedly “out of the rut.” Its naive simplicity and wholesomeness of theme comes like a breath of fresh air into the heated atmosphere of sex films and murder dramas.
The story—told in leisurely and unhurried manner—is a simple tale of the love affairs of a count and a cabaret girl, and Lya Mara, in the role of Mizzi, certainly proves that she is an actress of no mean ability. The supporting cast is also excellent, special praise being due to Ernest Veredes, as the flirtatious young lieutenant, and to Harry Liedtke as the count. Based upon the world-famous waltz by Johann Strauss, the picture is indeed one which the great composer might well be proud. It admirably conveys the spirit of love, life, and laughter, which the master violinist helped to create.
“Painted Ponies,” starring Hoot Gibson, is also on the programme.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 297, 7 March 1928, Page 14
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173EMPIRE Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 297, 7 March 1928, Page 14
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