MUNICIPAL THEATRE.

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19462, 8 November 1928, Page 9

MUNICIPAL THEATRE.

«THE KID BROTHER."

Ohrißtchuroh is fortunate in being able to see Harold Lloyd and Kichard Dix in one night. Quite recently in Wellington the former was screened in bis best film to date,' "Tho Kid Brother," while at the De Luxe Kichard Dix was - starred in "Sporting Goods." Yet in Christchurch both these films aro to be on the same programme. Mr H Gladstono Hill, who is the venturer introducing these feature films to Christchurch, ?• !?. that !t is e *P enai ve to offer two such big films on one programme, but be says he ib satisflod that the public of Christchurch will appreciate the enterprise, and the films n P, le6S - and will respond accordingly. Chang and the success attending the screening of that film strengthened Mr Hill in his convictions. Mr Hill further states that he selected "The Kid Brother" and "Sporting Goods" bocauso they fitted in wth the Carnival spirit of the time. He considers the type of picture selected just wliat is wanted after a week's racing, show, and other attractions.

The story surrounding "The Kid Brother" is simple and true to life. To say. it is funny is merely to state Harold Lloyd is the smaller and younger of a family of three boys. Being young, he is always in trouble, and is referred to as "The Kid." Tho scrapes he gets into, and the way he gets out of them, make the funniest story and film Lloyd has been associated with. It is a positive scream from first to last, and it is not a mis-use of the English language to say so. Supporting Harold Lloyd is Kichard Dix. "Sporting Goods" represents Dix as a traveller and the goods he is sellling. He gets entangled with millionaire golfers and tries to live up to their standard. Of course he gets found out, and, as usual — or rather unusual—complications set in. The De Luxe Orchestra, under the direction of Mr Arthur Lilley, will play appropriate music, while Mr Gladstone Hill will act as guestconductor for the overture, "Raymond." The box plan is now open at The Bristol.