“NEW YORK NIGHTS”

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1076, 13 September 1930, Page 14

“NEW YORK NIGHTS”

I COMING TO THE MAJESTIC When it comes to taming gangsters and two-gun experts, the Chicago police force can learn some worth while things from Norma Talmadge’s ] methods. £ In “New York Nighhts,” which is , scheduled to open at the Majestic Theatre next week, the star shows ( what a pair of tricky eyes and a win- j some way can do toward making docile, ] harmless creatures out of wild tnen. < She conquers John Wray, the “heavy,” and reduces him to a state of abject - and worshipful impotence. 1 “New York Nights** is Miss Tal- „ madge’s tirst venture in dialogue pictures. This musical drama is laid in ' New York’s renowned Tin Pan Alley. \ the home of America’s musics l geniuses and composers of popular songs and dance tunes. Supporting the star in the leadingman role is Gilbert Roland, sensational Latin star, who portrays the character ot' an Italian-American song writer. Others cast are John Wray. Lilyan j Tashman, Roscoe Karns and Mary j Doran. REFORM BALL A ball organised by the Auckland division of the New Zealand Political Reform League will be held in the Peter Pan Cabaret on October 2. As only a limited number of invitations are available, friends and supporters of the Reform League desiring invitations should make early application. SHOP ASSISTANTS’ DANCE The usual weekly dance of the Auckland Retail Shop Assistants’ Union Charity Club wil be held in the Scots Hall on Monday evening, and a very pleasant time is promised. The music is provided by the popular and talented ■Versatile Pirates Jazz Band and the floor ik ideal for dancing.

SUNDAY CONCERT AT CIVIC A splendid orchestral concert will be presented in the Civic Theatre on Sunday evening. Mr. Howard Moody will conduct the orchestra and items will be given by Miss Joan Laird (soprano), Mr. Rex Hart (tenor). Miss Ida Lockwood (violinist). Mr. Ewart Lyne (organist), and Mr. Kric Bell (pianist). A silent film. "The Circus of Life." a drama of lire in pre-war Russia, will be accompanied by suitable music.