DE LUXE THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 85, 7 October 1929, Page 5

DE LUXE THEATRE.

Now being screened at the De Luxe Theatre Is; "A Dangerous Woman," an all-talking production, featuring Olga Baelanova, Clive Brook. Neil Hamilton, Leslie Fcnton, Clyde Cook, and Snitz Edwards. -.Tha heat of the- tropics, the life of tbo jungle, and the mysteries of Africa form the background upon which is woven the story of the lives of a few whito people. Here,in a. part of Africa where the resident British Commissioner holds J forth the white man's law is. the, story set. Clive Brook, the commissioner, is angry with the flirtations that his Russian wife has with his assistants. The breaking point comes when Jier attentions with one of them leads to the man shooting himself. Brook can stand no more, and the household isbroien up. To Brook comes the uews that his brother Is to bo his new assistant. To him he must never let it be known of the shadow in; his domestic happiness. So they patch matters up, and his wife seems so penitent that Brook hopes that he can begin life anew. But when his brother falls for the wiles of his wife, and he sees his brother's life about to be ruined, he takes a firm stand. The sound supports include "A Ziegfeld Midnight Frolic," ■with Eddie Cantor, a clever novelty cartoon, Fox Film, and Pathe Review.

"The Black Watch," said to be one of the biggest and most spectacular talking pictures made since the development of that particular entertainment, will be shown on Friday next at the De Luxe Theatre. It Is the story of

"King—of the Khyber Rifles," a novel by Talbot Mundy. The officers of a. ■Highland regiment are dining together on the eve of their departure for France. The toast is "The King." One ijf their number. Captain King, is detailed for facial duty in India. His mission is to dV,'aat a plot hatched among the hill tribes aßgfe the Khyber Pass to invade India. He is "sworn to secrecy, and part of his task is to leave his regiment on 'the eve of 'active service under, suspicion of cowardice. Tictor M'Laglen plays the role of Captain Donald King. He plays to perfection the type ot hard-working, conscientious British officer, concerned only in doing his job. Miss Myrna. Lqy is ' the seductive Tasmanl. Both the stars speak English devoid of twang. Tho speaking throughout is of a very high standard, particularly that of the fanatical priest, who harangues the hillmen In the Cave of Echoes. Spoken in perfect English, and with telling emphasis, every word comes clear and distinct. Another Very fine role is that of the Indian officer, a tall, bearded Sikh, who very artistically combines the business of prayer and war. The supporting cast is particularly strong, even the smallest parts being entrusted to capable speaking actors. The battle scenes are most effectively staged, and form a vivid contrast to tho Indian portion of the story. The photography and the musical effects arc also of an exceptionally high standard. "The Black Watch" is undoubtedly. one of the most thrilling and effective talking pictures yet made A highly successful season- in Wellington' is assured.