THEATRE DE LUXE

Manawatu Times, Volume LIII, Issue 6551, 7 March 1928, Page 8

THEATRE DE LUXE

NEVER-TO-BE-FORGOTTEN SCENES GREET FIRST NIGHT OB “ THE FLAG LIEUTENANT.” Tlicii Majesties the King and Queen have been seldom known to visit the cinema. It is true that special-screen-ings have been done at the various Roval Palaces, but when the British picture, “ The Flag Lieutenant,” was screened in London. Their Majesties saw the picture along with Mr. and Mrs. Public. The .Prince of Wales, too, has seen the picture, not once, but several times, as have other members of the Royal family. The people of Palmerston North now have an opportunity of seeing this great picture at the Theatre de Luxe. Released through Paramount, Henry Edwards and Dorothy Scacombo play' the leading roles. Last night's big audience unmistakably demonstrated their patriotism and approval of Britain’s greatest masterpiece. “The Flag Lieutenant” has the honour of being the first British picture to bo screened at either the palatial Prince Edward or the Capitol Theatres in Sydney and Melbourne, respectively. This great picture, from the celebrated stage play of the same name, was produced with the co-opera-tion of the British Admiralty and will be screened for three more nights only with a special Royal Matinee to-day at 2 p.m. Not only is there an Australian in the featured east of “ The Flag Lieutenant, ’ ’ in the person of Dorothy Seacombo, but the battleship which forms a background for most of the action of the picture is also closely associated with Australia. This ship is the M.M.S. Tiger, which at the time of the groat war was a companion ship of the H.M.A.S. Australia. ■The life story of the Prince of Wales is also an interesting subject on the same programme and the popularity of “ Our Prince ” was manifested by the hearty applause of the audience during the screening. The Hornpipe Ballet and song “Go to Sea, My Lads ” was also well received and reflects much credit upon Miss Moira Goughian and her talented pupils for their fine work Included in the ballet arc Miss Ngaira Goughian, Irene Ecclcs, Joan Daroux, Majorio Muir, Cynthia Telford, Molly Bntzbaeh, Rene Forrest, Noel Dustin and Betty Muir each of whom are to bo commended for the success of their efforts. The prologue will be staged throughout the whole season including the special Royal Matinee this afternoon. The patriotic musical score is quite a feature of the performance combining in making this all-British programme one that will long bo remembered in Palmerston North. Booking arrangements are announced upon the front page.