MAJESTIC

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 592, 19 February 1929, Page 15

MAJESTIC

“BLINDFOLD” A pleasantly varied, yet most interesting, programme is offered at the Majestic Theatre this week. In addition to the main picture, there are a number of shorter films, including a Majestic Magazine with news from all the world, a film of the life of Schumann, the composer, a Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy comedy, and a U.F.A. gem, “Nature’s Wizardry,” showing man’s crude copying of some of the arts of animals. Is it possible that your next door neighbour is a crook—or that your favourite physician and musician are leading “Dr. .Joky 11 and Mr. Hyde” existences V Quite, in both cases! If anyone cares to see this interesting angle worked out in a thrilling film production, step down to the Majestic Theatre this week and seo “Blindfold.” “Blindfold,” by Charles Francis Coe, has more than the theme and the work of the excellent cast to recommend it—for Charles Klein, the director, has broken all film traditions in his ing-enious treatment of the story. He interprets mental action by visual means. He does it with an agile camera. To tell how would give secrets away. Tho chief acting role goes to Lois Moran, and it is one that thoroughly tests her versatility. George O’Brien plays opposite in a sympathetic role, that of a colourful and conscientious policeman. A surprise also is in store for the fans of that sterling actor, Harle Foxe. His role is a meptal one, as the neurologist, Dr. Simmons. Without doubt it is Foxe’s best to date and is the climax of an acting ambition—to be a great character actor. That charming little senorita from Madrid, Maria Alba, handles the role of a fair inamorata, with the necessary fire, speed and feminine appeal. She’s a new Latin Clara Bow, and much can be expected of her. Don Terry, another Fox “find,” plays the role of Buddy Brower, and his work reveals the potential star. Fritz Feld also has a part. Two big musical attractions are also presented at the Majestic this week. The first is the appearance of Miss K. Campion, who sings “One Fine Day” (from “Madame Butterfly”). Mr. Wliiteford Waugh’s Majestic Orchestra then plays “The Damnation of Faust” (Berlioz) as a special musical interlude. Something new for Robe Daniels is her role in “Take Me Home,” the picture at the Majestic Theatre on Friday. is the lavish cafe sequences wherein great comedy star battles from the chorus to stardom in something different in the love-throb line.