AMUSEMENTS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 16838, 29 December 1928, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

Till'. PALAI i:. Kind Jainiiiigs, the greatest character actor the scieeu has ever known, in "The Street, of Sin,'' the picture that eclipses lu.s past successes, and William Haines in ''The Smart Set," are tho special features screening at the Palace to-night. .In "The Street of Sin." Jan nings portrays the part, of a big bully known a\ ''Sledgehammer Hill." and he gives a groat interpretation. A drama of Easl Limebou.se, London's vapidly disappearing slum, the picture concerns the regeneration of "Sledgehammer Bill," who rule-; the ugly district with his lists. A. Salvation Army lass comes into the neighborhood, seeking in her pity and piety to win hack the souls of the slums. She is the instrument of the bruiser's reform, but only alter » tragic climax. As Tommy Van Linen, a gilded and audacious male flower of modern aristocracy, William Haines introduces polo to movie-goers in "The Smart Set." Of course, ho also introduces an exceptionally prcttj girl, who hides his conceit and check, but who is overjoyed to promise to he 'ds only always—-at the end of a stir ring action-packed stoi'y in which a strong dash of drama adds to the mi flagging interest. Abundant thrills, colorful scenes, and many laughable glimpses into'the ways of the sporting set as inimitably portrayed by Haines, make "The Smart Set" cue of the best pictures of this year, in addition to Alice Day, who plays the leading feminine role nil h skill, chic, and girli di charm, .lack IToli and Ilohart IJnswnrth. two famous stars, give tine interpretations of their important featured role-,. The rest of the east, have been excellently chosen, .lack Conway, who dire.t ed Haines in that great football success, "Drown of Harvard." also "Twelve 'Miles Out," also directed "The Smart Set." MAJESTIC THEATRE. 'Charlie Murray and Louise Fazenda, supported by a ureal comedy east, i.i "Vamping Venus,' the First National comedy special, and "The Shield of Honor," an excellent Universal production, starring Neil Hamilton, of "Bean Ceste" fame, Dorothy Gulliver, and Ralph Lewis, .should prove a formidable double-feature' programme at the Majestic Theatre to-night. One of the most spectacular comedies ever made anil a picture that will probably start a new era, in comedies i.s "Vamping Venus," a, First. National special, in which Charlie Murray, Louise Fazendu, and Thehna Todd are featured players. 'Ji*ii)o s'tory Meals with New York ami ancient Greece. Towering sets, hundreds of extra people, artistic backgrounds, thrilling battle scenes and other big features are provided, in addition to the comedy elements. Charlie Murray and Louise Fazenda. have never been funnier than in this laugh picture, and a splendid cast is seen in their support. Thelma, Todd, one of the most. beautiful girls in pictures, Is cast as Venus. Not even a policeman will be able Io find a technical fault in Hie manner in which the actual police drill team scenes in "The. Shield of Honor," the second special feature, were handled. They are said.to be perfect in every detail, for with Ihe exception of the more prominent figures in the cast, who impersonate officers in the picture, all the other police officers are members of the Los Angeles police department, and Mere actually on a. field day when the picture was taken. Willi such favorite screen artists heading the cast as Neil Hamilton, who is so favorably remembered in "Beau Ceste." Dorothy Gulliver, and Ralph Lewis, put ore patrons can he assured of a pictorial treat. In addition the English Gazelle and "All Wet," -0110 of the Oswald the Rabbit cartoons, will be screened.

On Monday, New Year's Eve, a special holiday matinee will be given, commencing at 2 o'clock.