STRAND

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 541, 19 December 1928, Page 17

STRAND

“SPEEDY” ON FRIDAY Just two more evenings remain for AucKianQers to see "The l)ove“liorma xairnauge s great screen triumph* wnicn *,n n|^ hov r n , at Strand Xnea££ xno Dove is a romantic drama of ate in a colourful and mythical South American republic hamea Costa Koja. xt tells of Dolores, a Deautitul cabaret ancer, nicknamed "The Dove,” who is loved by both a young American gambler and a iiery ancl malevolent cabaiiero, Don Jose Sandoval. Their rivalry, and intrigue, and a revolution, make up a fascinating and beautiful picture. The screening of “The Dove” is preceded by a gorgeous stage prologue, in which Miss Mary coneiu is the soloist. On Friday next the Strand will reverberate to loud peals of laughter, for Harold Lloyd’s latest and most laughable comedy, “Speedy” will be shown then. One of the chief secrets of Harold Lloyd’s success, and there are many, has been his uncanny intuition in the selection of popular themes for his great comedies. His stories have always possessed a wholesome general appeal, and his latest effort, “Speedy,” is no exception to the rule. “Speedy” is probably one of the most novel themes Mr. Lloyd has ever struck, for it deals with the now-obsolete horsecar, with its story set in a section of New York that provides the comedian with more than ample field for unusual comedy situations. “Speedy” is a story that Lloyd had in mind for four years, but had never started because of the time needed for production on the actual locale. Lloyd and an entire company of 30 spent three months in New York, shooting every well-known background of the big city, such as Coney Island, Yankee Stadium, Times Square, the Battery, Brooklyn Bridge, the subway, and, in fact, all the high spots that the sightseeing bus driver points out to New York’s visitors. The storv is modern in every sense, dealing with the last of the horse-car lines. It is a story replete with dramatic and thrilling incidents, as well as high point comedy situation. Ann Christy, as leading lady for Lloyd in “Speedy,” fulfils every promise she gav£ as the ideal New xork giri.

Liolani Deas, otherwise known as •Miss Honolulu,” has been signed by Fox Films for a part in “Husbands Are Liars.” She came to Hollywood three years ago, after winning a beaut> contest held for native girls in the Hawaiian Islands. Aside front the physical charms attributed to South Sea Islanders, Liolani is an actress of -merit.