ENTERTAINMENTS

Southland Times, Issue 20497, 28 May 1928, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

MAJESTIC THEATRE. GEORGE SYDNEY AND LOUISE FAZENDA IN “MILLIONAIRES,” ALSO JETTA GOUDAJL IN “FIGHTING LOVE.” ENTERTAINMENT DE LUXE. An entertaining story perfect cast and skilful direction combine in making “Millionaires,” the Warner Bros.’ production, released by Master Pictures, which opened on Saturday at the Majestic Theatre, a picture worthy of the entire family’s taking the evening off to see. The story, suggested by the E. Phillipps Oppenheim novel, "The Inevitable Millionaires,” tells the amusing tale of an East Side tailor’s adventures, with his family, in the tariffed atmosphere of Fifth Avenue, when they become millionaires overnight. George Sidney, Louise Fazenda and Vera Gordon are featured in the/cast, which also includes Helene Costello, Nat Carr, Arthur Lubin and Jane Winton, all giving excellent performances. The attempt by Italy to regain the lost province of Tripolitana and the machinations of a rascally territorial governor who plotted against his own countrymen, are the main features of “Fighting Love,” which also screened for the first time on Saturday night at this theatre. It should be one of the screen’s most unusual pictures, for the five principal players in the play have almost equally important roles demanding of them the most virulent characterizations possible. The film story was adapted from a novel by Rosita Forbes. Jetta Goudal is the star and Victor Varconi and Henry B. Walthall are featured in her support. The story of such a distinctive foreign nature thuc De Mille decided that its acting and working staffs must be sympathetically suited to the production, therefore he selected Chrisander to direct and Henry Cronjaeger, an experienced cinematographer with a pronounced ability to achieve startling lighting effects, to shoot first camera. POPULAR PICTURES THE MIGHTY BRITISH ARMY FILM, “ARMAGEDDON”; SPARKLING MELODRAMA IN “THE TELEPHONE GIRL.” The theatre was filled at an early hour on Saturday evening for the premiere of the British Army film, “Armageddon,” which was received with the warmest enthusiasm. An introductory prologue of the New Zealand mounted troops parading and embarking created a splendid atmosphere, also giving a complete panorama of the country covered in "Allenby’s” historic research through Palestine. The picture has the unique distinction of having been approved and chosen by the British Army Council as a memorial to the New Zealanders who served through the campaign—and more especially to those who made the supreme sacrifice. A striking incident shows the Mayor of Jerusalem announcing the sufrender of his ancient city. The supporting feature, "The Telephone Girl,” shows Madge Bellamy in a role that suits her to perfection, and she is splendidly supported by an all star cast. A Walter Hiers (Fatty) comedy completes a programme that should attract crowded houses for the two remaining nights of the season. “GOURLAY” MUSICAL RECITAL. Good music appeals to everyone, and for that reason there is sure to be a crowded audience at the Victoria Hall to-morrow evening for the “Gourlay” Musical Recital. The fact that such well-known Dunedin artists as Miss Winnie McPeak (contralto), Mr Les Dailey (tenor) and Mr H. LeGal (violinist) are to appear is a guarantee of the merits of the programme. In addition pianoforte solos will be rendered on the “Gourlay” foot expression pianp, and all accompaniments will be played on this wonderful instrument. There are many homes in Invercargill without a piano or with a “silent” piano, because no one in the home can play it. The advent of the “Gourlay” foot expression piano is changing all this With the “Gourlay” it is possible for any person to sit down and play popular and classical music easily and with true musical interpretation. The ‘Gourlay” is so wonderfully constructed that through its sensitive pedals every note and phrase can be correctly accented. Tempos can be altered at will, and it is thus possible to play the instrument as if by hand. Do not miss the wonderful opportunity afforded by this recital of hearing fine music and of learning of the wonders of the modern foot expres sion piano. No charge will be made for admission and seats may be booked at Begg’s, Esk street.