TWO TALKIES

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 762, 7 September 1929, Page 15

TWO TALKIES

AT ROXY AND CRYSTAL PALACE FINE DOUBLE BILL To the Roxy Theatre belongs the distinction of being the first Auckland Theatre to present two full-length talkies on the same programme. That this full measure of entertainment is appreciated can be judged by the record audiences, which attended the theatre at the four talkie sessions yesterday. Lovers of Booth Tarkington’s stories were delighted with the fidelity of adherence to the author’s vision of modern youth which marks PJD.C/s picturisation of “Geraldine,” which was shown at the Roxy yesterday as the first feature. Eddie Quillan, as the “wise-crack—

ing,” witty and wistful Eddie Abel of the film, is the average effervescent .American youth to the life. Marian Nixon, in the title role, catches faithfully the spirit of American girlhood, with its hardly blameable desire to be sophisticated and charming at any price. Every American city has at least one

Beau Brummel, as handsome, spoiled and yet likeable as the Bellsworthy Cameron portrayed in “Geraldine” by Gaston Glass, while Albert Gran is excellent in the role of the adoring father of Geraldine. Originality of plot, meticulous attention to small but important details, and beautiful backgrounds contribute their part to making this picture a thoroughly delightful one. “Geraldine” is largely a sound and musical synchronised picture with some talking sequences. The second picture, “The Leatherneck,” is an all-talkie. In this film William Boyd has the role of an American marine on duty in China. His voice records very well indeed, and the whole film is excellently produced. This bright programme will this evening be shown at both the Roxy Theatre, Queen Street. and at the Crystal Palace, Mount Eden.

; Victor McLaglen and 'Edmund Lowe, I the philandering, rough and ready I soldiers of fortune of “What Price I Glory.” are to continue their advenj turous careers in a sequal dealing ! with their experiences in civilian life, [entitled “The Cock Eyed World.”