GRAND THEATRE.

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19461, 7 November 1928, Page 5

GRAND THEATRE.

"The Battles of Coronel and Falkland Islands," which is enjoying a season at the Grand Theatre, has much to recommend it. - It makes a stirring picture, and is one that has earned the wholehearted commendation of audiences in Great Britain, the Continent, and the United States. The picture shows in detail, and in graphic form, two great sea battles, the film being made with the assistance of the British Admiralty, and it is full of action and drama. It is a great story, and makes a great film to honour both Great Britain and Germany, Bince the" characters symbolise what is both human and admirable. It is no mere adventure story, but an epic of the dayß wben Britain fought to retain the mastery »f the seas. It is a national effort to put on record an achievement in the national interest. The part of Admiral von Spee is taken by Herr Stock, well known in German theatrical and film circles, and that of the captain of the Gneisenan is entrusted to Captain Hankaw, who was a captain in the Imperial German Navy. Prior to the picture being screened, Mr Arthur Macdonald, the well-known baritone, sings a trio of sea songs. In support of the main attraction is shown "The Marriage Business," which is _ a sparkling ■■ comedy-drama with a ' surprising climax. Many amusing incidents follow in quick succession, and the plot is well maintained throughout. The principal actors play their parte excellently.