MAJESTIC

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 314, 27 March 1928, Page 15

MAJESTIC

“TEA FOR THREE”

Of all bright entertainment presented at the Majestic Theatre, the delightful programme of pictorial, musical and stage attractions now being offered to Majestic patrons, ranks with the best. That entertainment of this light, sophisticated type appeals to the Auckland public, is eloquently shown by the delighted patrons who leave the theatre nightly, enthusiastic in their praise for the whole programme, especially for “Tea for Three,” the chief pictorial attraction. Lew Cody as the jealous husband is a treat. And Aileen Pringle, the other half of the Cody-Pringle comedy team, plays the loving but disturbed wife with alluring charm. Recently this pair gave the screen “Adam and Evil,” and it was acclaimed by audiences everywhere. But “Tea for Three,” adapted from the stage play of the same name, is funnier still, and gives both of these famous players even more scope for their individual and combined talent. Mr. J. Whiteford-Waugh’s popular Majestic Orchestra again demonstrate their versatility by rendering a programme of light music which is a delight to all. Excerpts from the musical comedy “Sunny” are rendered as the overture. “You’re in Love,” “Rose Marie,” “Kissing Time,” “No, No, Nanette,” “Belle of New York” and “Blushing Bride” are but a few of the many gems included in the programme. Miss Margaret McKenzie Aitken, an accomplished singer of Scottish folk songs and ballads appears on the stage, and renders in a most pleasing manner “The Banks of Allen Water” and “My Ain Folk.”

The supporting programme is as big and bright as ever, and is composed of the Majestic Magazine, a very interesting short film entitled “New Zealand News and Views,” showing the international tennis matches at Wellington, the “Rose Marie” Company enjoying themselves at the Khandallah Baths, scenes of the Maori regatta on the Wanganui River and yachting on the Waitemata; an Eve’s Review with scenes of an invention for harnessing the tides; a waltzing competition by two of London’s foremost dancing teachers. and a beautiful scenic gem,“ The Street of Yesterday,” Tonbridge, England. Special mention must be made of “Art Treasures of the Vatican.” World famous masterpieces of da Vinci and Murillo have been caught by the camera in all their exquisite beauty and detail, while many scenes are shown of Greek statuary. A screamingly funny “Our Gang” comedy, “Heebee Jeebees,” concludes the supporting programme. “Heebee Jeebees” presents this merry band of kiddies in an entirely new comedy, the story dealing with hypnotism.