STRAND

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 649, 29 April 1929, Page 15

STRAND

“THE STREET ANGEL” The interesting programme of talkies and sound synchronised pictures continues to delight patrons of the Strand Theatre. Perhaps the most interesting short “talkie” feature is the opening of the Newcastle-on-Tyne Bridge by his Majesty the King, whose address and the cheers of the crowd are heard by the audience as -clearly as if they were really present. It was the King’s last public speech before his illness, for that reason alone is of exceptional interest. One of the foremost personalities in the English literary world, Mr. Bernard Shaw, is clearly heard in a humorous speech, and Miss Gertrude Lawrence, the celebrated English comedienne, appears in a charming “talkie” film. “Cliic” Sale, the famous stage and screen artist, is the leading figure in “The Star Witness,” a comedy largely composed of dialogue. Sale's answers as he is cross-examined in the witness box are delightfully spbtle. and the whole film is one which, apart from its novelty, is very entertaining. Finally, there is “Street Angel,” a romantic story of Naples, starring the two favourites of “Seventh Heaven,” Janet Gaynor and ‘ Charles Farrell. Miss Gaynor has the role of Angelina, a poor street girl who reforms and becomes the star of a small travelling circus. One day the circus finds a counterattraction drawing the crowds away—a young artist who sits across the road painting. Angelina, unable to stand it longer, goes over to investigate. There is a spirited argument. The young artist laughs at the furious girl and. attracted by her beauty, he goes to old Masetto and negotiates to join the circus. As time goes on he grows more and more deeply in love with Angelina, who, cynical, does not return his affections. She tolerates him because he amuses her, and reluctantly she consents to allow him to paint her as he sees her. At last, on the great day of the unveiling, she stands in incredulous awe before the portrait—for Gino has painted hex* as a saint. DIXIELAND CABARET Another happy dance will be held at the luxurious Dixieland Cabaret this evening. The Famous Dixieland Dance Band, recognised as one of the best dance bands in New Zealand, will play all the latest numbers. Dancing will be enjoyed from 8.30 p.m. to midnight.