MAJESTIC

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 570, 24 January 1929, Page 15

MAJESTIC

. NEW PROGRAMME TO-MORROW The excellently varied programme ■ now at the Majestic Theatre, which includes the Syd Chaplin comedy, “'The Fortune Hunter,” and the dramatic reconstruction of the battle of the Somme, will be screened there for the last time this evening. An unusual story telling - of a. pretty cabaret dancer's adventures in society, «i’id liow it ruined her life’s happiness, is told in vivid realism in the British International picture. “Not Quite a Lady.” which comes to the''"'Majestic 11 1 e atre to - morrow. The picture was adapted for the screen from St. John Hankin’s celebrated stage play, “The Cassilis Engagement,” and directed by Thomas Bentley. Mabel Poulton, who appears in the stellar role, is supported by Barbara Gott, who gives a wonderful portrayal as the mother of the little dancer, Maurice Braddell and Janet Alexander. Miss Boulton is a charming, vivacious personality, who is acclaimed by critics a-s being one of England's finest picture actresses. Someone has described her as being the second Betty Balfour. She has appeared before in several productions, one of these being “The Constant. Nymph.”, in which she was co-starred with Maurice Braddell. Very lavish cabaret scenes, and peeps at bright, sparkling comedy, plus good acting and production, put this feature among the most entertaining British features ever made. “His House in Order,” which was adapted from the famous stage play by Sir Arthur Pinero, will be the second picture to-morrow. Sir Arthur Pinero, the master craftsman of the British stage, has put his best work into this story. His brilliancy in plot

construction and dramatic situations is tellingly reflected in the picture, which is absorbing throughout. A cast of outstanding distinction plays in this production, headed by Tallulah Bankhead, who is now generally acclaimed as the greatest actress on the British stage. Though only 25 years of age, Miss Bankhead lias an individuality, a piquancy, and a style all het* own. Her abilities are evidenced alike in pathos and humour, and to-day nobody in the British theatre comes near to her as a popular attraction. :