MAJESTIC

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1019, 9 July 1930, Page 15

MAJESTIC

“THE GREEN GODDESS” George Arliss appears in “The Green Goddess,” and in this talking screen version of his great stage success he gives a performance that lie has never excelled in his long career* on the stag© and screen. It is a performance of ingratiating charm, subtle humour and outlandish deviltry. “The Green Goddess” proves that ! the camera knows few limitations. ! One had an uncanny sense of the real I presence of airplanes, wireless and i bombing and the strange language i and peculiar chanting of the HimaI laya .tribe. Added to the perfect ; atmosphere the excellent photograph- ! ing of the massive sets and wild mountain country makes of “The Green i Goddess” entertainment that sets a | high standard. ■ Mr. Aliss is supported by a list of notable players who help in a great measure to make this picture what it is. There is Alice Joyce, a favourite of many years, and Mr. Arliss’s choice of leading lady when he was assisting in selecting the cast. Miss Joyce can always be depended upon to give a capable performance, and she lives up to her reputation In this one. The supporting programme at the Majestic includes a number of excellent short talkie featurettes. NATIONAL “THE VAGABOND KING” The tender love theme of “The Vagabond King,” at the National Theatre, is in striking contrast to the thrilling action that characterises some of the biggest scenes in the production. The fire of adventure sweeps through the picture, spurred on by the stirring nature of the musical-score. Audiences throughout the world thrill to the “Song of the Vagabonds,” led by Dennis King. King is styled “the romantic adventurer with the golden voice,” and he well lives up to his title. The full beauty of the settings, which range from a squalid tavern in the slums of Paris to the magnificence of the Court of France, is brought out by the technicolour, which is used throughout the picture. The colour is the best that has yet reached the screen. It is so near perfection that it does not matter. The facial tints are particularly noticeable as being absolutely true to life. In “The Vaga-. bond King,” flesh and blood players are brought to your screen. A splendid supporting programme of talkies is also being shown. PLAZA TWO BIG TALKIES So sensational a success was her first Universal starring feature, “The Shanghai Lady,” that Carl Laemmle, jun., manager, immediately began production of “Undertow,” the allsound feature now being shown at the Plaza Theatre, with Mary Nolan again in the starring role. Directed by Harry Pollard, the picture shows such dramatic versatility on the part of the gorgeous blonde star that a complete programme has been scheduled for her, !n which she will play a great variety of characterisations. John Mack Brown plays opposite her in “Undertow,” with Robert Ellis, Audrey Ferris. Churchill Ross, and other screen favourites in the principal roles. DIXIELAND CABARET The usual mid-week dance of the Dixieland Cabaret will be held there this evening. Dancing will be enjoyed to a late hour to the delightful music of the Dixieland Dance Band. Mefro-Goldwyn-Mayer announces acquisition of screen rights to “Union Station,” the “Munsey Magazine” story . by Nan Page. An elaborate pro due.'- j tion is planned. '