PLAZA AND TIVOLI

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 491, 22 October 1928, Page 15

PLAZA AND TIVOLI

“THE SHIELD OF HONOUR” The everyday life of a policeman in a big American city forms the background for the exciting picture, “The Shield of Honour," now being shown at the Plaza and Tivo’i Theatres. The story opens when Police Officer McDowell and his son. Jack, who is to be the first, flying officer in the force, are being honoured at a celebration of the addition of the aviation division to the department. Gwen O’Day, daughter of a wealthy jeweller, christens the new plane, and Jack immediately becomes interested in her. Shortly after the celebration O’Day asks Jack to assist him in solving the disappearance of numerous diamonds which his customers have been losing. After much research Jack places suspicion on Robert Chandler, CVTDay s business advisor, but evidence is not 'sufficient to press the charges. “Three Ring Marriage” is the second attraction on the programme, starring Mary Astor and I.loyd Hughes. “Three Ring Marriage” is a colourful picturisation of the circus. It was directed in his usual inimitable manner, by Marshall Xeilan, master of comedv drama, and a large cast was provided in .support of the featured players. Included in this cast was an entire circus, performers, animals, workmen and all. Two entire performances were given, from start to finish, while the camera ground out scenes for the ' picture, and Miss Astor and Hughes went through their paces, along with the other performers of the show. “THE DESERT WOMAN” AT CAPITOL ••Why Sailors Go Wrong,” an -uproarious comedy, starring Sammy Cohen and Ted McNamara, will be shown this evening at the Capitol Theatre. The story in brief is that of a taxi and a hansom cab driver who in helping a young lover, played by Nick Stuart, to board a yacht are themselves made prisoners and taken over the briny deep, and together with Stuart and Miss Phipps are at the mercy of the villain who is in love with the girl. “The Desert Woman,” starring Irene Rich, is the second feature. TWO COMEDIES AT BRITANNIA Kidnapped by an underworld gang led by a mysterious outlaw known only as Smith, Richard Deming. assistant district attorney, is believed to be held captive in a secret stronghold of the crooks. His life hangs by a thread while police search vainly for a clue to the whereabouts of the underworld hiding place. Who is the mysterious Mr. Smith? Out of the 5,000,000 Smiths in the United States, which one led the gang that spirited Richard Deming away? That is the problem facing Wallace Beery, now a detective, and Raymond Hatton, now a newspaper reporter, in their latest comedy, “Partners in Crime.” This picture will be shown this evening at the Britannia Theatre. “The Rush Hour.” another comedy starring Marie Prevost, is the second attraction.

British Dominions Films has received advice that six two-reel comedies, based on stories especially written by H. G. Wells, are now in the course of production at the Gainsborough Studios. The star is Elsa Lanchester, who plays successful character parts in “The Constant Xj mpli” and “One of the Best,” two productions which will be seen soon in New Zealand. The art direction of the comedies is in the hands of Frank Wells, a son of the author.