MAJESTIC

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 504, 6 November 1928, Page 17

MAJESTIC

“A GIRL IN EVERY PORT” An enjoyable evening’s entertainment is being offered to Auckland picturegoers by the Majestic management. Comedy and drama, thrills, interesting news items and beautiful scenic films, and last but not least, a beautiful musical programme by Mr. Whiteford Waugh’s Majestic Orchestra, are all included in the entertainment. First and foremost in importance on the programme is “A Girl in Every Port,” starring Victor McLaglen. As the name wduld signify, it is a story of the sea and the adventures of a rollicking, roving sailor, whose affairs with the ladies are the talk of the ship. There are a number of episodes, one in each of the ports in the most picturesque corners of the-world. There is an entirely new cast in each episode, with the exception, of course, of McLaglen and his shadow, Robert Armstrong, who follows him around on his adventures. In some ports he fares better than in others with two leading ladies to charm. The idea is novel and original, the story picturesque, the character ideally suited to McLaglen. Mr. Whiteford Waugh’s Majestic Orchestra provides an excellent musical programme, “The Wanderer’s Goal” (Suppe) being featured as the overture. Of outstanding importance is the popular stage interlude, “The Water Melon Vine,” produced by and featuring the renowned Majestic Male Quartet. Against a very picturesque stage background these inimitable artists present a number of enchanting “Negro Spirituals.” Finally, there is a merry comedy entitled, “Do Detectives Think?” Oliver Hardy and Stan Laurel, two comedians who have appeared in such amusing comedies as “Leave ’Em Laughing” and “The Battle of the CentLiry,” have the leading comedy roles. FINE PICTURES AT EDENDALE Lovers of thrilling sea yarns, those who find entertainment in the strange scenes and colourful sights of the exotic East, and those who find joy in the sight of an old stately clipper ship as she glides hu|l down against the horizon will enjoy “Across to Singapore,” to be shown again this evening at the Edendale Theatre. This stirring and exciting story recounts the adventures of four brothers—their deep love for one another as they sailed and fought their way across the seven seas. Ramon Novarro, star of “Ben Hur” and “The Road to Romance,” plays the starring role of the youngest brother, while Joan Crawford plays opposite him in the leading feminine role. Ernest Torrence is the eldest brother, and contributes a remarkable characterisation. 1 The capable little Betty Compson is the star of the fascinating drama, “The Belle of Broadway,” which will also be shown.