TIVOLI AND EVERYBODY’S

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 652, 2 May 1929, Page 15

TIVOLI AND EVERYBODY’S

“MARQUIS PREFERRED” A situation that might have been lifted from the real life story of Adolphe Menjou provides the motivation in his newest starring Paramount picture, “Marquis which will be shown at the Tivoli and Everybodys Theatres, commencing tomorrow. 'it is the story of a nobleman saved from bankruptcy, starvation and other annoyances of poverty by his tailor. It was a tailor who brought Adolphe Menjou to fame and fortune on the screen. Menjou. newly arrived in Hollywood, prevailed upon a film city tailor to fashion for him six immaculate suits in which he promenaded to an immaculate success in Charlie Chaplin’s production. “A Woman of Paris.” The result of which was that Menjou won his reward and the tailor his best customer. Chester Conklin’s famous walrus moustache takes its place alongside the smart needle-points of Adolphe Menjou in Paramount’s great comedymelodrama, “Marquis Preferred.” All the world loves a thrilling motor-car chase on the films, and the big thrill of “.Eileen of the Trees,” the second attraction at both theatres tomorrow, comes as a surprise climax to a story with a most unusual twist. For young Lord Patrick Spence, who is so breezily portrayed by “Billy” Freshman, starts on his mad dash for the Border with the idea of making for Gretna Green with Eileen (Anny OndraJ), the little London waif whom he has so chivalrously protected against the brutality of her legal guardians, Mr. and Mrs. Skrines (Randle Ayrton and Lora Barton) Realising that they are being followed by a high-powered car in which he recognises his uncle and Mr. Skrines, accompanied by a distinguished-look-ing stranger, Lord Pat gives them a good run for their money, until liis career is brought to a somewhat abrupt close by colliding with a fivebarred gate. It then transpires thal the pursuit has been organised for the main purpose of introducing Eileer to her long-lost father, who has returned from Australia a rich man. The bright supporting programme includes a new episode in the “Collegians” series. Although her screen roles have beer as varied as they have been numerous, Norma Shearer has never playec the part of a crook on the screer prior to "A Lady of Chance,” the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture, which will bo seen shortly. In this play, the beautiful and talented Norma essays the role of a professional “golddigger,” whose innocent stare is the weapon which causes wealthy admirers to hand over their bankrolls.