MAJESTIC

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 347, 7 May 1928, Page 15

MAJESTIC

“THE GARDEN OF EDEN” There are no dull moments in the sparkling programme presented this week at the Majestic Theatre, when a popular entertainment, entirely in keeping with the customary high standard, is offered to Auckland pic-ture-goers. The chief pictorial attraction, ‘'The Garden of Eden,” is represented as a sparkling comedy, with its tinge of straight drama, and always bright and vivacious. This comedy-drama, originally a

German stage success by Rudolph Bernauer and Rudolph Oesterreicher, was adapted for Corinne Griffith bj r Hans Kraly, whose adroit handling of fresh situations in Ernst Lubitsch and Constance T a 1madge films, made his reputation. The story is one of up-to-date society in

Monte Carlo, and the experiences of a little unknown

singer in “crashin” the social gates. Charles Ray and Louise .Dresser head the supporting cast. One of the big attractions on the supporting pictorial programme is ‘‘Pass the Gravy.” The title itself is ft fair guarantee of much hilarious enjoyment. Imagine inviting an old enemy, now reconciled, to a peace dinner, and serving him the apple of his own eye—that is, his own prisewinning rooster. That’s the dilemma which confonts Max Davidson, popular comedian, in this latest comedy, which was made for laughing purposes only. There is also an interesting Majestic Magazine, which includes among the many notable scenes, those of Lake Placid, Mountain Ice Maids, the world’s strangest railway, one of those popular New Zealand News and Views, showing the “C. A. Larsen” on the rocks, the Betty winning the Sanders Cup, the axemen’s carnival at Taihape, motor-bike racing at Takapuna. and the departure of the All Blacks, is also a feature.

An Eve’s Review, with scenes of London’s welcome home to Mr. Amery, the Carnival of Nice and Battle of Flowers; and, for Eve herself, the latest Parisian fashions concludes the pictorial attractions.

Meanwhile, the musical and stage attractions have not been forgotten, Mr. Whiteford-Waugh presenting a delightful programme composed of popular hits, and gems from master musicians. A dramatic duet for trombone and cornet is presented by Messrs. Syd Sly and Rex Wills, two talented musicians, with orchestral accompaniment. A scintillating stage novelty is presented by the well-known dancer. Miss Bettina Edwards, and a ballet of graceful girls, concludes a very notable pro--gramme.