THE SHOW'S THE THING

NZ Truth, Issue 1229, 20 June 1929, Page 21

THE SHOW'S THE THING

THERE have been "talkie" pictures, and_' pictures which have been -eloquently, described as "talkies," but. ijyhlch fell;! far short of the public's, expectations.! There is one, however, which.should be l seen by all picture-goers, if for no. 'other, reason than that it does come up to its; designation. „...,... .-._-. '-,-.- .<■ , *„ : "In Old Arizona" is a real, "all talkie '■ which merits special mention. Not only is the photography and the; scenery, spme-; thing to delight, the eye; but the whole characterisation of.- the story 'is outstanding, a.nd even those who might mistakenly say that it is just ''cowboy stuff" should be content to sit it out and go away with some comprehension- of what the "all talkies" can be .when they near perfection, V .7,;- ; ! ■ ..-.#_... 7. •:••'•'*' * . HAROLD LLOYD Is completing work on the silent version of his latest production - for Paramount, titled ' "TNT" He will commence the Sound version m the near future. Barbara Kent is playing the feminine lead, and Mai St. Clair is directing. * * * SIX original and tuneful melodies have been written for the Paramount alltalking and- singing version of the famous stage success', "Burlesque." The songs are sung by Nancy Carroll. • * •■ * TO actually see a member of the Pigmy race is very, very rare. "Visitors to the Paimerston North, Hawera and Wellington Shows will be fortunate m getting such an opportunity, for m the amusement sections of" these shows Chilliwingi, the pigmy woman, will be seen. Chilliwingi, a perfectly-formed pigmy woman, ls only 28*4 inches high and weighs only 511bs. She is entertaining and amusing and is looking forward to a visit from you. Her little voice is pleasant to listen to, and her dainty feet, when doing the "Black Bottom"- dance, are seen to advantage. • • * CAMILLA HORN, who Is John Barrymore's leading lady m his latest United Artists picture, "Eternal Love," to be released shortly m the Do-

minion. Camilla is the young German actress discovered by Murnau. . . The famous German director wanted a girl with beautiful legs to play the role of Marguerite to the Mephisto of Jannlngs, m "Faust," and Camilla was chosen as she fitted his requirements for the role. "Eternal Love," offers a great combination of talent In the grouping together of such players as

John Barrymore, Ernest Lubitsch, Camilla Horn, , Hans Kraly, Walter Reiman, Hugo Riesenfeld, Oliver Marsh, John W. Consldlne Jr., Victor Varconi, Hobart Bosworth .and Mona Rico. Barrymore is sufficiently renowned to have shirts and neckties and Oxfords and collars named after him, titles for cigars having been exhausted .by Scotch poets and American Admirals. Barrymore needs, and gets no introduction. Kraly "is ■ the scenario writer of the ultra sophisticated ' comedies that made Lubitsch' s name a synonym for Cinema. • *■•■# * NANCY CARROLL plays the leading feminine role m the Paramount alltalking and singing picture, "Burlesque," which has gone into production at Paramount's Hollywood studios. She is supported by a big cast of well-known Broadway stage players including Hal Skelly, Charles D. Brown and Oscar Levant. v

„,:.,- * t * . .- — I ITINGt VIDOR used five different motion ** picture companies m one day's direction of "Show People," the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture which will be seen at the Wellington Regent Theatre shortly. The audiences, If they look carefully, will see scenes from "Telling the World," "Our Dancing Daughters," and Shadows of the Night." Marion Davies and William Haines are the co-stars In this picture, which is the funniest and most brilliant dual -star production ever brought to the screen. "Show People" is the magic story of Hollywood, with all the genius of show- ' manship at its' best, with 1001 laughs, heart- stirring romance, and an unprecedentedly brilliant cast. . * *■ * * PMIL JANNINGS Is completing work on his latest picture for Paramount. titled "Betrayal." Esther Ralston and Gary Cooper are featured m the cast. • .. •• * UNDOUBTEDLY, nothing, could be more v unique and beautiful m presentation than "Rio Rita,',' now showing to capacity houses at Fullers' His Majesty's, Wellington. Mexican In theme, "Rio Rita ' lends itself to picturesque treatment, to gorgeous scenic effects, allurng frocking vivid with color, and irridescent display of exquisite tones and 4 Mendings. A superlative cast is headed by Miss Gladys Moncrieff, world-renown-ed for her glorious singing and dramatic ability, while chief of her support. Miss Janette Gilmore, thistledown dancer and comedienne, and Mr Oave Mailen, irresistible comedian' have won fame on Broadway and on the London stage. The "Rio Rita" Beauty Ballet and Chorus is one of the finest which has ever graced any musical comedy "Rio K W i B / fe , sti , vaI ' a -carnival of music, mirth and melody, aglow throughout with life and movement. J-jOUGLAS FAIRBANKS'S latest plc*J ture, "The Iron Mask," which was

privately screened ■ ' recently is a mas- ■ terpiece, and with--1 out doubt, his ■ greatest picture. I When D'Artagnan I stepped forward I from a massive and I magnificent tapesi try and spoke the I prologue to "The I Iron Mask,?' the I sequel to Dumas's I "The Three MusI keteers," the voice I of Douglas Fair--1 banks was heard m ii the Dominion for. the first time. There is the characteristic Fairbanks breadth and

sweep m the i>« oduction. He wrote the scenario himself under the name of Elton Thomas and has done his best job of story-telling to date. * * » . • COLLEEN MOORE has started upon her next First National Vitaphone starring vehicle, ""When Irish Eyes are Smiling." This picture, which will be an all-talking and Vitaphone special, provides an appropriate talking debut for the charming little star as the story calls up- . on her to speak In the soft, rich brogue of Old Erin. •■ • * IN view of the fact that every novel that .- Warner Fabian has ever written has been successfully produced on the screen, the announcement that Universal has purchased an option on his next novel before it. has even been written Is one of the :. greatest tributes ever paid to an >| author by the moving picture Industry. | The tentative title agreed upon is "Flaming Daughters." i : I