MAJESTIC

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXIII, Issue 11949, 20 May 1933, Page 7

MAJESTIC

ON OUR SELECTION

Tho. most lainons of Australia s many comedies, Sleote It add s “On Our Selection,is showing to crowded houses at tho Majestic. Mum, .Dm! and Dave have become almost national figures through the pen. oi Steele Xtudd, in a story of happy contempt for hardship and disappointment. Every actor contributes liis portion to tlio humor. Bert Bailey, as Dad, Fred MacDonald a s Dave, Alfred# Bevan as Mum and William Driscoll as tho uncle, all play their parts exceptionally well and tho serious theme adds the necesary balance to tho train of lighter incident- The photography merits praise, our of the ordinary' and the Australian pastoral scones civo the fdm a particular interest to New Zealanders. The picture opens on tho Rudd selection. where all tho family do 'choir best to got into scrape after scrape, while the love affairs of the sou and daugh tors give another twist to tho already tangled sltoin of the picture The venerable Dad, with flowing whiskers and genial outlook, is a captivating figure as ho tackles his many setbacks, starts afresh when mined by ihe drought and finally ends as a member of. Parliament.' The supporting programme includes a fine treatment of tho Sydney, Bridge a "Sympathy in Steel, >> and a. Mickey Moose cartoon. The booking is very heavy and patrons are cautioned ,to hook . early.