MAJESTIC

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 396, 3 July 1928, Page 15

MAJESTIC

“LOVE HUNGRY” AND JASPER Variety is the keynote to the splendid programme being given at the Majestic Theatre, where not only is there being presented the usual pictorial programme, but “Jasper's Limietd,” a sparkkling se’ection of songs, sketches *?nd concerted numbers. The first part of the evening is taken up by the screening of the pictorial programme, at the head of which is “Love Hungry,” with Lois Moran and Lawrence Gray. In this modern comedy-drama Miss Moran achieves some of the finest effects of her screen career. This production, especially prepared for her, brings her before her audiences as a comedienne of the highest excellence. Lawrence Gray, who worked opposite Virginia Valli in Mr. Heerman’s first Fox production, “Ladies Must Dress.’’ does some of the most convincing work of his career as Tom Harvey in “Love Hungry.” The supporting cast is evely balanced. It includes Kdythe Chapman, James Neill, John Patrick and Marjorie Beebe.

There is also an interesting Englis scenic, “Tiger of the Stream,” showii

how the river Avon is cleared of pike, the sportsmen fishing in the river, and the season’s “drive” for these fish; and a Majestic News full of views from all parts of the world. Then comes “Jasper’s Limited.” After the opening chorus by the entire company Ophir Rees and Hope Asher, two clever musicians, entertain patrons with popular songs. A very fine presentation of “The Vol ga Boatmen” and a musical sketch, “When the Opera Came to Church,” follow. The choir members of a little country church fall ill, so the chorus from the Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company generously offered to take their place, with rather disastrous results, for whenever it is possible during the parson’s discourse, they sing appropriate selections from various popular operas. The music for this very clever number was arranged by the Rev. Jasper Calder. “Red Tape” is another bright sketch, an “exposure” of the methods of the War Pensions Department. Mention must be made of “Mississippi Ripples,” a charming “Double” Chorus, and “Jasper’s Medley,” a very clever number, not to forget “Three Minutes with Jasper,” which is more than sufficient to learn the sayings of the various church bells in Auckland. The Majestic Orchestra, under the baton of Mr. Whiteford-Waugh, plays a delightful musical programme, which greatly enhances the pleasure of the enJ tertainments