THE MAJESTIC THEATRE.
"Drag," tho talking picture at the Majestic Theatre, is refreshingly original. Moreover, the acting throughout is splendid, Richard Barthelmess being seen at his best with an admirably strong support. Briefly, the story concerns a young'man full of ideals and optimism, who takes over the editorship of-a country town paper. Being single, he boards with a family of dry-cleaners. The paper prospers, and he marries the youngest daughter. But lie finds that ho has married the whole family ents, sister, and brother-in-law, etc., so all live in the same house. It Is not long before the young editor finds himself supporting the whole crowd, but the paper fails, and he sets out for New York to make good. His wife says she will follow him later. When 110 does make go.od as the composer of musical comedy, helped by another girl, his wife comes to New York to join him, but she comes with the whole family, who are only too ea^er to share the spoils. This is tho last straw. The humour of the dim is what makes it so attractive, and all the characters arc real. The dialogue is natural, and the picture is singularly free from padding and "close-ups." The supporting programme has its merits, too.
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Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 127, 25 November 1929, Page 5
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THE MAJESTIC THEATRE.
Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 127, 25 November 1929, Page 5
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