MAJESTIC THEATRE

Gisborne Times, Volume LXVIII, Issue 10744, 15 November 1928, Page 7

MAJESTIC THEATRE

GILDA GRAY IN “THE DEVIL DANCER." Gilda Gray in the United “Artists’ special picture, will continue her success at the Majestic to-night. Two outstanding features combine in placing “The Devil Dancer” among the special pictures of the year that should not be missed. The first is tiie famous dancing star: the second is the novel and highly-intriguing setting. Gilda Gray is one of the outstanding personalities of the American stage. She is the high priestess of exotic Eastern dances and undisputed queen of the unreasonably hackneyed hulaliuln. Curiously enough, she is also a good actress. Tibet, the setting of “The Devil Dancer,” has mystery in its very name. Obviously, a story of Tibet with Gilda Gray as the central figure cannot fail to be interesting and highly entertaining. “The Devil Dancer” is both. Gilda Grays dancing alone provides a series of interludes that no one could fail to appreciate. The plot concerns the adventures of a young American explorer who pits his brains and brawn against the evil wits of a host of villainous priests in an endeavor to rescue a white girl who has been established as a sort of priestess. A mysterious temple in the interior of Tibet forms the- background for many exciting sequences. V oven through the story is the Devil Dance theme, and Gilda Gray performs that strangely symbolic dance in an atmosphere that is highly intriguing. The; photography is magnificent, and every" scene is botli colorful and artistic. Supporting Gilda Gray is a strong cast headed by Clive Brook, whose performance as the rescuer and lover of the Devil Dancer is a masterly one. He is one of the screen's best leading men of-the strong, silent variety. The supporting pictures include “Grandma's Child,” comedy, latest Eve's Review. Aesop Fable, and Australian travel scenic.