MAJESTIC

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 564, 17 January 1929, Page 15

MAJESTIC

NEW PICTURES ON FRIDAY This evening will see. the final screening at the Majestic Theatre of the current programme, which includes the fine British boxing picture, “The Ring,” and the amusing comedy of Hollywood life, “Golf Widows.” One of the charms of Syd. Chaplin’s feature picture, “The Fortune Hunter,” which has just been released by Master Pictures, and which is on the calendar for presentation at the Majestic Theatre on Friday, is the skill with which it presents a number of characters known to everyone who has ever visited a small town. First and foremost is the glib young fellow who works behind the soda fountain in the village drug store, and there is the bevy of pretty young girls who attend the high school. Most attractive of these girls in “The Fortune Hunter” is Josie Lockwood, daughter of the town banker. Josie is a delight to the eye, but a poor talker, being beautiful but foolish. The character is one that has to be played with a great deal of skill and Warner Bros, could not find anyone better suited for it than the alluring Helene Costello. Josie Lockwood presents one of the biggest opportunities that has come to Miss Helene, and she proves equal to it in every way. Marvellously spectacular scenes are a feature of the big New Era war film, “The Somme,” which will also be seen at the Majestic on Friday. The advance up the line of thousands of troops at night in the eerie light of a creeping barrage—the terrific gunfire, which was the opening feature of the big attack—the do-or-die spirit which showed itself in the fighting of the men when once they were “over the top,” are scenes that cannot be forgotten. Individual deeds of bravery which made military history; and intimate glimpses of the men, waiting, waiting for zero hour; the difficulties of bringing ammunition and food supplies up to the front line, are shown with a realism that makes the onlooker feel as if he-were a participant of the whole affair. The usual high standard of supporting films will be presented, including a Majestic Magazine. A stage novelty will also be presented. This- will be “Adam and Eve,” a beautiful stage presentation by Mr. Yorke Gray. New music will be played by the Majestic Orchestra under the baton of Mr. J. Whiteford-Waugh.