MAJESTIC

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 345, 4 May 1928, Page 15

MAJESTIC

“GARDEN OF EDEN” TO-NIGHT Variety is the spice of life, and so with this view in mind the Majestic management has arranged another of their popular entertainments. This sparkling entertainment, comprised of an attractive pictorial programme, a delightful musical programme, and a scintillating stage interlude, is worthy of comparison with any shown in the world’s leading theatres. The chief pictorial attraction is “The Garden of Eden,” an amusing comedy-drama starring Corinne Griffith. “The Garden of Eden” takes its name from the gardens of the Hotel Eden, near Monte Carlo, not from the original playground of Biblical fame. But there is a clever parallel to the original Garden of Eden which bobs up during the unfolding of the tale—even to the apples and the snake. The snake, in this instance, is one Henri Glessing, admirably played by Lowell Sherman. Another has the difficult part of Richard Spanyi, opposite the star, and he plays it in a manner which should add to his host of admirers. Louise Dresser is effective in the part of the indigent but good-hearted baroness, while the rest of the supporting cast is up to the high standard set by the principals. Miss Griffith herself has rarely given so superb a performance. It is a role eminently suited to her talents.

The Majestic Magazine is also of interest. Among the many notable scenes included are those of Lake Placid, Mountain Ice Maids, and the world’s strangest railway.

There is also an Eve’s Review with scenes of London’s welcome home to Mr Amery, the English Rugby team, the Carnival of Nice, Battle of Flowers, the world’s largest seaplane, and the Cambridge Steeplechase, and last but not least are delightful scenes of the latest Parisian fashions.

Another feature on the programme is the popular “New and Views,” showing latest important events in New Zealand. Among the scenes included are those showing the C. A. Larsen on the rocks, the yacht Betty winning the Saunders’ Cup, Axemen’s Carnival at Taihape, motor-bike races at Takapuna, and the departure of the All Blacks. A rooster was at the bottom of it all. but the complications were perhaps greater than poultry ever occasioned before, in the hilarious comedy, “Pass the Gravy,” which stars Max Davidson, that famous character comedian. Mr. Whiteford-Waugh and his Majestic Orchestra provide a musical programme which is an entertainment in itself. In addition to pleasant incidental music played throughout the evening a dramatic duet for trombone and cornet is presented by Messrs. Syd. Sly and Rex Wills, two talented soloists. Last but not least appearing on the stage in an attractive interlude will be that talented and very graceful dancer, Miss Bettina Edwards, and her Eve Ballet. Alfred Allen, character actor, has been assigned to a part in Bebe Daniels’s new picture, “She Wouldn’t Say Yes,” now being filmed at the Paramount Studio. James Hall is leading man, and Clarence Badger is director. Work has been resumed, following the star’s recovery from a recent accident.