MAJESTIC
“THE AWAKENING" “The Awakening,” coming to the Majestic Theatre this evening marks the first appearance of Vilma Banky, Samuel Goldwyn’s “Hungarian Rhapsody” as a star in her own right. In this story of war and romance in Alsace, Miss Banky, previously famous as the co-starring partner of Ronald Colman, reaches the heights of screen recognition.
Irving Berlin’s newest ballad, called “Marie” in honour of Miss Banky’s role in “The Awakening,” appears prominently in the musical accompaniment. The conflict of emotions between this lovely peasant and the dashing German officer, who, having been attracted to her as a passing fancy, only to discover that he is deeply in love -with her, makes “The Awakening” a tremendously moving human document. Hated by all the villagers who have always idolised her as their symbol of beautiful purity and whipped out of the village by her wealthy suitor, she flees
• from her shame, leaving her lover with the impression that she has committed suicide. How the pair meet again in the midst of the horrors of war, and how the very man who whipped her out of the village is the
means of their salvation is skilfully developed in the story. In contrast with the terror and bloodshed of war-time, the early part of the film depicts the rural charm of the Alsatian countryside and the pastoral beauty of the village festivals, where pretty girls coquette with their rustic lovers and the handsome officers of the Uhlan regiment. A specially prepared sound accompaniment will be a feature of the presentation of “The Awakening.” The musical score and sound effects personally devised by Hugo Riesenfeld. celebrated composer and conductor, formerly musical director for the Criterion. Rialto and Rivoli Theatres in New York City, will be given by the Riesenfeld orchestra through • the medium of the new sound reproducing apparatus installed for the benefit of Majestic patrons. Perfect synchronisation between action and sound is achieved throughout the entire exhibition.
This evening’s programme will also include excellent supports of short talkie feature.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 743, 16 August 1929, Page 15
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