EMPRESS THEATRE

New Zealand Times, Volume LI, Issue 12009, 11 December 1924, Page 6

EMPRESS THEATRE

“ROB ROY.” The thrilling Scottish film, entitled “Rob Roy,” from the original-story by Alice Ramsay, will be screened at the Empress Theatre for the final-time/this evening. The picture is Scotland’s own epic of romance and- adventure, filmed on thfe very ground of Macgregor’s Varing < xploits. ‘ These familiar scenes of the bonnie banks and- braes wilt make a particularly strong appeal to Scots, ’jut everyone alike - will thoroughly enjoy every minute’of this splendid- picture, which is beautifully produced. What more thrilling than the scene of talcing the oath of. vengeance. the wild-looking. clansmen gathering round the corpse of the lad and swearing to avenge.. His. murdbr. Then; an exhibition of Highland dancing is seen on the screen, followed by a practical demonstration: The feud between Rob Roy and tbe Duke of Montrose arose over a> kiss .bestowed by Helen Campbell, and Montrose was much put out when the. lady he admired was' taken by Rob ; Roy, who married her in the Highlands. The wedding scene is a picturesque occasion, but there follow quickly the daring exploits of the historic Rob Roy in wondrous fights, his capture and release. There is also an excellent supporting programme, and the music ■Uy the Empress Symphony Orchestra is delightful. , 1