STRAND THEATRE.

NZ Truth, 15 March 1924, Page 2

STRAND THEATRE.

That the public are able to appreciate genuine and artistic merit m picture production ls evident from the large attendances which have witnessed the screening of the film version of George dv Maurler's wellknown novel; "Trilby," at the Empress Theatre. This screen masterpiece will be screened at the Strand Theatre this week, together with "Little Johnny Jones" — a Master Picture. "Little Johnny Jones" has a wido appeal, its humorous touches being outstanding features. The comedy runs on at lightning speed. It starts with a horse race, In which the Jockey, Johnny Jones, shoots Yankee Doodle past the winning post and wins by a neck. It is one of the most spectacular horse-racing films ever seen m Wellington. The picture is packed with intrigue, and is calculated to thrill those who are least susceptible to emotion. The turf sensation is really a crashing climax. A powerful cast includes William Standing, Margaret Seddon, Robert Prior, Molly Malone, George Webb, Mervyn Le Roy, "Fat" Carr, Pauline French and Brownie, the wonder dog.