PRINCESS AND TIVOLI

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 357, 18 May 1928, Page 14

PRINCESS AND TIVOLI

“FLYING ROMEOS’’ Charlie Murray and George Sidney, two comedians who rank among the most popular on the screen, were seen together in the comedy. “Flying Romeos,” which was screened for the first time in Auckland at the Princess and Tivoli Theatres last evening, and which will be continued throughout the week. It is a fast-moving comedy which last evening kept two large audiences in shrieks of laughter from beginning to end. “Flying Romeos.” the title, is most fitting. Murray and Sidney are seen as Colon and Cohn, two impecunious barbers who both seek the hand of their landlady. She is weT-to-do but acts as a manicurist in their shop. However, she shows a weakness for aviators and when a flier of some distinction makes a habit of visiting the shop both Colon and Cohn see that the only way to success is to become aviators also. In order to acquire the necessary knowledge to handle a plane they take a course at an aviation school. Here their adventures become extremely hilarious and one after the other in quick succession follow various ludicrous situations. Although scared “stiff” to venture in a plane they are mistaken for expert airmen and are sent off on a transatlantic flight. Just before leaving, however, they obtain the services of an ex-airman whom they find after leaving the mainland is a lunatic. This gives rise to many weird and exciting situations. Hoot Gibson, regarded by many as the most popular rough-riding screen star in the profession to-day, has been provided with a new picture that, is certain to be one of his greatest hits. It is “A Trick of Hearts,” shown on the same programme. The film is a humourous drama with many thrilling incidents built around a clever romance. It is a type of offering that is almost certain to make a hit with every kind of audience. The company supporting Hoot Gibson in the stellar role is particularly noteworthy. It contains players who have not only reached fame on the screen, but have also achieved prominence on the legitimate stage. Georgie Hale, a pretty and a clever actress, plays opposite the star. Joe Rickson plays the “heavy,” while others in the supporting cast are Rosa Gore, Howard Truesdale, Heinie Conklin, George Ovey, Nora Cecil, Dan Crimmins and Grace Cunard. Reaves Eason is known in Hollywood for his genius in directing thrilling riding scenes. He made full use of his skill and Hoot Gibson’s horsemanship in “A IXI rick of Hearts,” and screen audiences «. re certain to find the s /eral riding scenes daring and excit*The musical selections played by the orchestra were: “Scenes Montagnardes” (J. Duff), “The Chariot Show' (Noel Jay), “A Children Suite” (J. Ansell); “Going Up” selection (Louise Hirsch), “Carneval” overture (A. Dvorak), “Midsummer Night’s Dream’’ overture (Mendelssohn), “Going Up” Gallop” (Louis Hirsch), overture “Euryanthe” (Weber).