MAJESTIC

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1022, 12 July 1930, Page 15

MAJESTIC

“THE GREEN GODDESS” As much of frhe splendour of India as can be compressed into one huge stage was assembled for the new Georgo Arliss picture, “The Green Goddess,” a Warner Bros, production, which is now jn its second big week at the Majestic Theatre. Hampered by no such limitations as are found on the legitimate stage, where Mr. Arliss first made dramatic history with this play, a great expanse of marble palace was constructed with all the priceless inlay and precious carving and jewels that have made the homes of Hast Indian rajahs world famous. Briefly, • the story is of *ithree British subjects, Major Crespin, his \fcife, and

Hr. Traherne, who are forced to land their plane in the wilds of the H imalaya s. While being lavishly entertained by the Ilaj ah of Ru k li, they are told that their lives must pay for execution by the

British of three Alice Joyce of their tribe. 'Major Crespin dies attempting to send for help via the wireless,' but Mrs. Crespin and Hr. Traherne are saved in a climax v that is thrilling melodrama. Alfred 11. Green’s direction is excellent. Altogether, if you are looking for a topnotch piece of entertainment see “The Green Goddess.” In the cast with Mr. Arliss are such notable players as Alice Joyce, H. I>. Warner, Ralph Forbes and Nigel de Brulier. The Majestic’s current programme also includes views pf the second Rugby test, Britain v. New Zealand, at Christchurch, last Saturday; also' a number of shorter jfeaturettes. BOHEMIAN ORCHESTRA NEXT CONCERT ANNOUNCED Tho second concert of the Bohemian Orchestra for the current season will be hold in the Town Hall on Thursday, July 24. A wonderful programme Is now in course of preparation, including works by Weber, Dvorak, Mancinelli, Klgar, Massenet, Ivanov, Biadow, and Biszfs “Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2” for piano and orchestra (with Mrs. R. A. Singer at the piano). Mr. Colin Muston, 8.R.A.M.. is the conductor, and Miss Kdith Whitelaw 8.K.A.M., leader of the orchestra. For this concert Madame Dorothy Cronin F.T.C.R., will be the soloist.