MAJESTIC

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 716, 16 July 1929, Page 17

MAJESTIC

“THE COHENS AND KELLYS” IC life was made for laughter, whoever attends the Majestic Theatre while “The Cohens and Kellys,” the Universal-Jewel, is the feature, will live a complete life during the run of the picture. “The Cohens and Kellys” is life jammed with wholesome human touches of pathos and comedy. It is a beautiful painting from the delicate brush of the great artist, Harry Pollard, the director who put Reginald Denny on the road to success. It is not a farce-comedy, but it is drama of the relations between the Irishman and the Jew, told with an eye always on the comic possibilities of the tale. The Irish policeman who opens his heart to the Jewish family is played by Charlie Murray, whose most recent roles have been as a character comedian. He is exceptionally good in this part. Teamed with him in furnishing much of the comedy is Kate Price, a real Irish lady from Ireland, tVhile on tho other end of the balance are Vera Gordon and George Sidney, a stage actor of 32 years’ experience. These two Jewish players contribuate their quota of laughs. Playing a rather wistful part devoid of comedy, Olive Hasbrouck, .as a romantic lead, gives a performance of dramatic depth that immediately brands her as one of the new school of girls that contributes the stars of tomorrow. Jason Robards does well with his role, and Nat Carr is a new find for a villain. Two boys. Bobby Gordon and Mickey Bennett, give clever performances. The story is from Aaron Hoffman’s famous stages play, “Two Blocks Away.” The Majestic programme also includes a colourful stage presentation, “The Lotus Flower,,” featuring Miss Cecil Hall and her pupils. There are the usual excellent supporting films, and a full programme of music by Mr. Wliiteford Waugh’s Orchestra.