DE LUXE THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 67, 22 March 1929, Page 5

DE LUXE THEATRE.

•U tlie De Luxe Theatre to-night there will be presented "Popples of Flanders," which is declared to be the most impressive and outstanding film from British studios to date. In London It ran for a far longer period than tlie majority of American special productions li-ive done Therefore the New Zealand showin" of "Popples of Flanders" is watched with considerable interest by a large number of film executives and others connected with the industry locally. "Poppies of Flanders" is an .ulaptation of the original story by the famous author, "Sapper," inspired by the poem •In Flanders'■ Fields," by Lieut.-Coloncl John M'Crae. M.D. It is described as a photoplay that is handled with nn understanding that has won audiences the world over, portraying m vividly beautiful manner the spirit and sentiment of the immortal poem. The orchestra and Wurlitzer organ under Kmanuel Aarons are to provide a music setting in keeping with tho sentiment expressed by "Poppies of 1 landers." The orchestra and Wurlltzer organ wi 1 combine for an overture In the Grand March from "Tannhauser" (Suppc) ami the theme song "Popples of Flanders," will bo submitted The supporting programme will include No' 10 production of the "New Greater Col-l-ians," entitled "Speeding Youth." A Pathe pictorial, a subject entitled "ltiviera ltevels, and a film novelty, "The Virgin Queen" (in natural colours), complete the pictorial bill. Box plans are available at The Bristol and Aitken's (Courtenay place).