MAJESTIC

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 342, 1 May 1928, Page 15

MAJESTIC

“VERY CONFIDENTIAL” A most delightful programme comprised of eight sparkling attractions is being presented at the Majestic Theatre. First and foremost in importance on the programme is “Very Confidential,’’ a most refreshing and delightful comedy, starring the most captivating and charming of all screen comediennes, Madge Bellamy. Briefly, the fun concerns a strongminded salesgirl who doesn’t recognise defeat when she encounters it. She has set her heart upon winning the love of a man who seems beyond her reach. He is a good-looking football hero. The other girls in the sporting goods store where Madge is employed chide her when she confides her secret ambition. They wager she will never have a “look in.” Photography in this picture is far above the average and the Southern California mountain scenes, where an exciting automobile race is staged, are exquisite. Moreover, there are thrills and spirited action throughout the life of the story. Next in importance is the brilliant musical programme presented by Mr. J. Whiteford-Waugh and his talented band of musicians. Haydn’s ■"Farewell Symphony” is delicately and impressively played by this combination. “The Farewell Symphony” was written by Haydn on the occasion of his dismissal from the service of Prince Esterhazy and the plaintive theme of the composition is admirably carried out. The effect of the interlude is greatly enhanced by the stage effects as, one by one, the members of the orchestra extinguish their candle and disappear from view, till finallS T only the conductor remains and he, too. is forced to disappear. A brilliant supporting programme also shown, an outstanding feature of which is one of the popular New Zealand scenic films of the magnificent “Waipoua Forest,” the last retreat of the giant kauri. Here, also, are shown the stately Maoris in .all their glory —the young men scaling the forest giants in search of gum, the women weaving mats, while the men are away hunting. As is usual, the Majestic Magazine is bright and interesting and contains scenes of French girls fencing, comedy skating on the River Seine, a bulldog show at Huntingdon, ski spots, a colourful ice pageant, and beautiful scenes of the Niagara Falls in their winter garb. The ever-popular Eve’s Review contains scenes of the latest Parisian fashions, of hats and frocks, and snapshots of bird life on the seashore. Another popular feature of the programmes at the Majestic Theatre is the beautiful scenic gem of the Old Country, which is shown weekly. This week’s gem is "Liverpool,” with scenes of the great port, the river front, St. George's Hall, and several of the charming parks surrounding the city. A rollicking comedy, “Say It With Babies,” starring popular Eva Novak, Glenn Tyron and Olive*- Hardy and a dancing exhibition entitled “Do's and Bunt’s” in Dancing,” concludes a notable programme. The cigars and cigarettes made by the factory girls in the large cigarette factory set built by Fox Films for “Loves of Carmen” were good enough to keep the whole company in smokes for many days. Lee W. Parker, who appears as the tattooed man in- “Two Flaming ouths,” has served as an attraction in side shows and museums for more than a dozen years. His arms, legs and body are covered with designs of all kinds, all in brilliant colours. While he does professional tattooing, he says that all of his marks have been produced by other workers, stating that it is practically impossible for a man to tattoo his own body. Evidently 'William Powell is trying to set another record for the number of pictures in which he has appeared in a single year. Every week or two appears to fmd'him assigned to a new role. He recently played the heavy in "Feel My Pulse.” At present he is appearing as an underworld gang leader in the new Beery-Hatton comedy, "Partners in Crime.”