MAJESTIC

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 562, 15 January 1929, Page 13

MAJESTIC

TWO FINE PICTURES The most exciting and realistic drama of the ring ever shown to Auckland audiences was presented at the Alajestic Theatre against last night. An English production, “The King” contains all the best qualities of American and Continental productions. The acting was really remarkable, and Carl Brisson, the star, who already has made a name for himself on the stage, is to be given much credit for his fine performance as the boxer who fought his way from the tent of a travelling show to the highlights of society. The story tells of a girl who married him for what he was. He fought for her, but when they entered the realms of society, she turned him down for the love of the champion. How this wayward little wife of the boxer, struggling for fame, realised her real love lay with her husband, forms a gripping climax to an exceptional romance of the ring. Laurels also should go to lan Hunter for his portrayal of Bob Corby, the Australian heavy-weight champion, and Alfred I-litclicock, the director. The excellent supporting cast is headed by Lilian Hall-Davis. The second big picture on the programme, “Golf Widows,” stars Vera Reynolds and Harrison Ford. The picture is unique in plot, clever in development and overflows with spontaneous humour and situations which are entirely new. “Golf Widows” relates the adventures of an insurance salesman, who is ready to write policies on every possible risk. He lias two clients, who prove exceptionally profitable. They insure tlieir games against rain; themselves against losing their wives, and their homes against damage from a misguided ball in practice matches. The insurance agent learns that his profession is at times dangerous, and frequently leads to embarrassing complications, which endanger his own love affair. The two golf enthusiasts find that infatuation for the game is a sure cause of domestic troubles and a highly expensive pastime. The wives realise that it doesn’t pay ro go hunting for adventures if you are married to a golfer, plenty of them will come to you without looking. In addition to these two pictures, the usual supports of gazettes and comedies are shown, and the usual high standard of music is supplied by Air. J. Whiteford Waugh’s Alajestic Orchestra.