HIPPODROME AND EMPRESS

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 316, 29 March 1928, Page 17

HIPPODROME AND EMPRESS

“NOW WE’RE IN THE AIR” Wallace Beery and Raymond Hatton have fought in the army, swabbed decks in the navy, dodgtd submarines, and now they complete the service cycle by donning fliers’ costume and soaring aloft in “Now We’re In the Air,” which is attracting large crowds to the Hippodrome and Empress Theatres. Production of this picture was virtually demanded by the public, which longed to be entertained once more bv the great team of comics. Ever since Beery and Hatton scored so •"'ma shingly in “Behind the Front,” ‘We’re in the Navy Now/’ and •‘Firemen. Save My Child,” Paramount has received innumerable requests to the effect that the funniest service men in the movies be placed in the realms of the clouds. With tins last service picture already on the screen, folks are beginning to wonder what the next step will be. Louise Brooks, who plays the part of herself and twin, Russell Simpson, Luke Martin and Emile Chautard do noble work in completing the cast for “Now We’re In the Air.’ * J. A. Zamecriek. noted composer, who Prepared the musical scores for the Paramount pictures “Wings” and “Old Ironsides,” has been retained to. prepare the score for Annie Nichols’s Abie’s Irish Rose.” “Abie’s Irish is nearing completion at the Paramount Hollywood studios.