STRAND

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 703, 1 July 1929, Page 15

STRAND

“THE CANARY MURDER CASE” The talking picture, “The Canary Murder Case,” continues to thrill large audiences at the Strand Theatre. Six men are suspected of the murder of the flashing Broadway chorus queen, “The Canary.” One person killed her, but circumstances and motives are established during the investigation of the crime which point to each of the six men as the murderer. Then the mystery seems to clear when “The Canary’s” chorus girl friend is accused of the murder, the motive established, and clues uncovered to prove her connection with the murder. “Who killed the Canary?” Police are baffled at the daring crime. Detectives scurry about, questioning, accusing, arresting. Then Philo Vance enters upon the case. Here is the amateur sleuth created by S. S. Van Dine, the famous author hiding behind a pen name for his series of popular detective stories. Philo Vance, played by William Powell, discovers the true criminal in a unique manner. “The Canary Murder Case” has everyone guessing. “Who killed the Canary?” is the cry of the hour. The Strand programme is composed of talkies from start to finish, and the first all-British talkie to ‘be seen and heard in New Zealand is among the supporting items. This is a comedy entitled “Smith Wakes Up.” There is also an impressive sound reproduction of the Armistice Day service at the London Cenotaph. On Friday next the Strand will present the Paramount all-talking production, “The Doctor’s Secret,” based on Sir James Barrie’s play. “Half an Hour.” A number of well-known stage and screen stars will be seen and heard in the leading roles, including Ruth Cbatterton and H. B. Warner. A notable French film, “The Soul of France,” will be released by Paramount in New Zealand shortly. M. and Mme. Desjardines. well-known stage players of the Comedie Francaise, play the leading roles in the production.