MAJESTIC

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 673, 27 May 1929, Page 15

MAJESTIC

“THE EXPLOITS OF THE EMDEN” The fine programme now at the Majestic Theatre is headed by the German and Australian-made film, “The Exploits of the Emden.” “The Emden” shows us something of the perils of the sea, and the horror of those years of war. The values are never strained, and the story has plenty of variety and high-lights that enhance the interest. The actual battle off Cocos Islands of the Emden and H M.A.S. Sydney is a marvellous bit of realism, while the exploits depicted as leading up to it are indeed absorbing. Here is a magnificent liner, the passengers disporting themselves gaily in the luxurious swimming baths, or lounging about the magnificence of its saloons, when news is brougth that the raider Emden is sighted. Those were panic-filled days when a foe, so small, yet so ruinous, spread consternation through Allied countries. “The Emden” deals with unusually interesting material in an unusually interesting manner. “Troublesome Wives,” the second feature, is a sparkling comedy-drama of aviation and matrimony. Mabel Poulton appears in this picture as Betty, who is married to Captain Tony Paget, a handsome young officer of the Royal Air Force, in a registry office. Five minutes after the marriage Tony leaves his young wife to prepare his plane, which is entered for the “Round Britain” race oh the following day. Betty feels she has been badly treated, and leaves the same day to go to a seaside resort, where her cousin Norah is on holiday. Norah has also been neglected by her aviator husband, and is indulging in a flirtation with a mysterious “Mr. Maxwell,” whose luxurious private yacht is anchored at Sand haven. That’s where the trouble begins. New music is played throughout by Mr. Whiteford Waugh’s Majestic Orchestra.