MAJESTIC THEATRE
J- LKKTWI.NG” WILLIAM FOX SBECIAT, BRODFCTION TONIGHT.
There are few actors who bring more sincerity and restraint to a portrayal than docs Ben Bard in the r o.\ Films production, “Fleetwing” which opens at the Majestic to-night when he is playing a role suited to linn. As the treacherous Metaali, Lard lias a role that could not havesmted him Fetter. Written for the screen by Lambert Hi I Iyer and Elizabeth Pickett, ‘‘Fleet-wing” is more interest ng, appealing', and thrilling than any other three Arabian piclures put together. The cast of the picture is' a distinguished one. J>e,sides Ben Bard, it includes Barry Norton, who portrays the hot-blood-ed young' sheik with surprising finesse; Dorothy Jams, Ervtlle Alderson, James Anderson, and Robert Kortman/ “Fleetwing” is a story of the passionate love of a lmrem girl for ji young sheik, threatened with death fo r their illicit affair. A beautiful white Arabian horse also fills the picture -with an almost human characterization. The horse, a full-blooded. Arabian stallion, was brought to tills eountrv to play a featured role in fhe production. The picture was directed by Lambert; Hdlycr and is a .spletußd entertainment. In support will he
yvliv Girls Love Sailors’’ two reel comedy, “Oregon Trails” Fox Variety and Fox News Gazette.
To-morrow, Wedri'esday, the - usual matinee■ takes place at two o'clock.
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXIX, Issue 10860, 2 April 1929, Page 6
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