TUDOR, REMUERA

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 482, 11 October 1928, Page 14

TUDOR, REMUERA

“TIP-TOES” Dorothy Gish will again demonstrate her histrionic ability in "Tip Toes.” a picture based on the musical comedy success, which is now Ijeina: shown at the Tudor Theatre, Remuera. “Tip Toes" is an enjoyable comedy of the ups and downs in the life of vaudeville players. “The Three Kayes,” Al, Hen. and Tip Toes, are stranded in London, and on tho verge of despair, when thev meet Lord William Montgomery. The two “uncles” plan to mary Tip Toes to Lord William and his wealth. Adolphe Menjou’s great dramatic story, “A Night of Mystery,” is the second feature “THE SMART SET” AT CAPITOL William Haines has established for himself a reputation of making consistently good pictures, but with “The Smart Set,” now at the Capitol Theatre,” he goes one better, because he presents a difficult role with his customary easy humour. The story is of smart society and a millionaire’s son who, because of a natural gift for polo, becomes a member of the smartest and best polo team in existence. How his cockiness wins him a place in the team, then loses his father’s respect, his position, and his hopes of winning the girl he loves, only to win it all back with compound interest at the last crucial moment of one of the most dramatic contests ever filmed, makes a colourful, dashing and romantic story. Polo is only part of the story—but it’s a mighty interesting part, a delightful surprise for movie-goers—-and the rest is sheer, unadulterated joy. “Th© Goodbye Kiss,” a full-length comedy, is the second attraction. humour and there was none more jovial than Mr. C. E. Shakeshaft as Hr. Thorne. Miss Horis Wheeler made a typical sophisticated married woman and carried a large share of the vocal work. Miss Langmuir possessed the best voice and attained some perfect notes in “Love's Own Kiss.” th the last act a patriotic motif clashed with the classical and throughout the chief weakness lay in the overwhelming numbers of the chorus. No expense has been spared to make the show a success, the scenery and costuming being outstanding. All in all, “High Jinks” should draw big houses until the final night, Saturday.