MAJESTIC THEATRE.

Gisborne Times, Volume LXVII, Issue 10566, 20 April 1928, Page 6

MAJESTIC THEATRE.

“THE CAT AND THE CANARY.”— LAST SCREENING TO-NIGHT. Laura La Plante climbs another rung on the ladder to universal popularity through her interpretation of the stellar role, in Universal’s “The Cat and Lie Canary.” the fascinating mystery drama which enjoyed continued countrywide success as a stage play from ili-c i on of John Willard. Go to the Majestic Theatre tonight if yon want to enjoy an evening packed full of thrills and delicious suspense. The story is characterised by iriteresting and effective photographic •scenes, reflective of the genius of Director Paul Leni. His instinctive sense of beauty and drama bring into play an interpretation of the values of the plot, producing the audiencereactiori so eagerly sought after by directors . -In order to achieve his objective- Leni has made full use oil the laws of action and reaction by using suspense-lifting interludes to heighten the dramatic tension through laugh-provoking situations injected at opportune intervals. Laura- La Plante as usual, gives an eminent performance fully justifying her stellar prominence iii the movies. Arthur Edmund Threw is splendid'in .his role, as are the other members' of .the'supporting cast, including Tullv Marshall, Lucien Littlefield, Forrest Stanley, George Siegmann, Flora Finch, Martha Mattox and others. The supports include two excellent Gazettes and a two-reel comedy, “My Mistake” The last showing takes place to-night.