THE PLAZA AND TIVOLI

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 455, 10 September 1928, Page 14

THE PLAZA AND TIVOLI

“SOMEHOW GOOD” The notable British picture *Sonyhow Good” will be presented again this evening at the Plaza and Tivoli Theatres. Fay Compton, the talented English. actress, plays a leading role in th: story which is adapted from the nort: by William de Morgan. In the long years between the disaster following her wedding and tv strange turn in events which restores husband to her, William de Morgar. - heroine conducts herself with a philosophical resignation. The purity an’ nobility of her mind is reflected inti* lovable, unspoilt demeanour of ht daughter, and the exercise of maters affection helps her to forget the fnd and longing gnawing at her the happiness is at times disturbed oy hauntir.g fears of ghosts from the paintruding themselves and reawakenit* the prejudices which turned her earmarriage into a mockery. The existence of a beloved daughter is even a possible menace to her now-foww peace. This appealing yet difficult charaxv is depicted by Miss Compton with phenomenal fidelity, both to the autho. “Rosalind” and to life. The most delicate and skilled cslineation alone could make *h e character “live” on the screen, and oru the inspired genius of Fay could interpret this in the manner that she has done in Sob*' how Good.” . . .... Stewart Rome. another taieniw actor, gives an excellent portrayal - the ex-Indian Army officer who vrknowingly falls in love with the wornhe once divorced. . A second attraction is provided * both theatres in “The Poor Nut, hilarious story of life at an Amenc. university. M . Jack MulhaJl, a popular comedy a c>who appeared in “Ladies’ Night ■ “ Turkish Bath” and “Lady Be Goo*Jthe central character, that of * country youth, keen on establishing * running record, but too frightened • appear on the racing track. Murray, another comedian of ©ny*a reputation, and Glen Tryon are in At the Plaza Theatre, the P ictl J£ “Somehow Good” is shown only at * day and early evening sessions. evening sessions a thrilling W* • ; story, netitled “13 WashnUjy Square,” will be presented. . stars Alice Joyce and Jean Hersno_ an exciting drama of mysterious penings in a haunted house.