MAJESTIC

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 822, 16 November 1929, Page 15

MAJESTIC

| “WORDS AND MUSIC” REVUE J The American college girl h | eulogised in “Words and Music,” Fox j Movietone musical revue now at the Majestic Theatre. I This all talking, singing, dancing ! picture has its setting on the campiu I of Darnell College. A musical comedj competition for students supplies tin motivation for an interesting story in which hois Moran, Tom Pa tricola David Percy, Helen Twelvetrees, Franh Albertson and Elizabeth Patterson art featured. Eight song hits as follow are pan and parcel of “Words and Music,” and gorgeous ensembles introduce on 1: hundred dancing beauties. The “Shadows” number sung b} David Percy with Lois Moran taking part, was written by Con Conrad Sidney D. Mitchell and Archie Gottler who provided the songs for the “Fo' Movietone Follies of 1929.” Thirteer persons besides the principals appeal in the number. Harlan Thompson wrote the word: and Dave Stamper wrote the music foj these songs, listed with those wlu render them: “The Hunting Song,” sung bv Perc\ to Miss Moran, with an ensemble o: forty taking part. “Take a Little Tip,” interpreted b\ twenty boys and as many girls. “Too Wonderful for Words,” sum by Percy to Miss Moran. “Beauty,” sung by Miss Moran. “Yours Sincerely,” sung bv Mis: Moran and twelve boys. W illiam JCernell contributes word: and music lor two songs, “Steppin Along” and “Good Old Mary Brown.’ The former is sung and danced to b\ Tom Pa tricola, who has originated ; new dance of the same name, am ; Bubbles Crowell. The latter number h | presented by an ensemble of college boys. That makes eight songs in all, am |MI are destined to be hits, as thej have been composed by outstanding J men in the creating of popoular num- • bers. | “Steppin’ Along” particularly is expected to inspire a dance vogue out- | rivaling that of “The Breakaway,* “Black Bottom” or “Varsity Drag.” Excellent supporting items are nlspresented, including sights and sound: of the Melbourne Cup, an all-talking comedy and a gazette.