PLAZA

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 730, 1 August 1929, Page 17

PLAZA

“THE WOLF OF WALL STREET”

Aucklanders will have their final opportunity of seeing the spectacular aerial production, “Love Never Dies,” at the Plaza Theatre this evening. Colleen Moore and Gary Cooper head the cast of this fine romance, which is presented with full sound synchronisation and a number of enjoyable short talkie features. "The Wolf of Wall Street," starring George Bancroft, will be presented at the Plaza Theatre from tomorrow. It is an all-talking motion picture. This announcement is noteworthy since it will mark the first time local

audiences will be able to hear as well as see Bancroft in ; action in a dramatic i story so full of tense] drama that it ma> j be classed as one of i the season’s most { outstanding produc- ] tions. Like many othei 1 stage stars now in? motion pictures, Ban - croft has never had

an opportunitj' to bring his voice to the screen until now. “The Wolf of Wall Street" is an ideal film for this purpose, inasmuch as it abounds in tense situations dealing with stockmarket manipulations which offer gripping moments for dialogue. Rowland V. Lee directed the film from an original story written expressly for Bancroft.

The star is fortunate to have such an exceptional cast of supporting players in this picture. There are Baclanova, a product of the Moscow Art Theatre; Paul Lukas, called the “Barrymore of Hungary,” who speaks flawless English; Nancy Carroll, from musical comedy; Arthur Rankin, nephew of the famous trio of Barrymores, and an experienced stage actor; Brandon Hurst and Crauforcl Kent, both veterans of the Stage. “The Wolf of Wall Street” marks a monumental step forward in the filming of all-talking motion pictures. With the supporting programme also, the Plaza management has been fortunate in securing the very best talkie features. The new attractions tomor- [ row will include the three Erox Sisters, i stars of New York musical comedies. !in two sets of songs. In “Glorifying the American Song” they sing "I Just Roll Along,” “Together.” and “Sunshine,” and in “Down South” they v-ill sing “Back in Your Own Backyard. ' “Kentucky Babe” and “Call of the South.” Another item will be R-*b Spikes and his novel negro jazz band of nine players, which plays the brightest of modern jazz and is assisted by j four specialty dancers. Their nun- j bers include “Lonesome and Sorry." j and “Blues.” Then there will be a ! charmingly humorous one-ac< play, entitled “Miss Information.” interpreted by Lois Wilson and Edward i Everett Horton, two noted cinema i stars.