MAJESTIC

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 336, 23 April 1928, Page 13

MAJESTIC

“LADIES MUST DRESS” An. ideal programme of bright and varied entertainment, describes the excellent fare offered at the Majestic this week. The management is to be congratulated on the high standard of programmes which are presented weekly at this popular Auckland rendezvous. Pictures, music and enjoyable novelty dance interlude, all combine to make an outstanding programme. From the moment the talented Majestic Orchestra, under the conductorship of Mr. Whitford-Waugh, strikes up with the opening bars of the introductory march, “Movie Patrol,” the whole programme sparkles and moves with high speed. First on the supporting programme is “Ship Ahoyj” a rather unusual, but very beautiful scenic film which takes Majestic patrons—without the discomforts of travelling—on a thrilling trip across the Atlantic in a wind jammer. This film is followed by an amusing Aesop Fable cartoon, “In the Good Old Summer,” a very funny comedy, “The Low Necker,” a burlesque on the oldfashioned race-track melodramas, and the popular and interesting Majestic Magazine with scenes of current events all over the world. “Ladies Must Dress,” a Fox Films production featuring Virginia Va.lli and Lawrence Gray, is the chief pictorial attraction. It is a smart comedy-drama, based upon modern life and centering about the love affair of a quiet little working girl who disappoints her sweetheart because of the severity of her dresses. Victor Heerman wrote the story and has directed it with broad understanding. The cast includes Earle Foxe, Nancy Carroll and Hallam Cooley. Appearing on the stage at the Majestic this week are the dancing partners, ners, Lola Meigh and Gee, a talented duo, who put more vim and sparkle into their work than Aucklanders have seen for many a day. Charming Miss Meigh captivates everyone with her brightness and vivacity, while her graceful dancing is a delight to all. Lola Meigh is ably assisted by her partner, Mr. Gee, and this duo seem to capture every bit of rhythm which the Doll Dance, Les Myrtes and Frenchmen’s Millions, through their composition, suggest as a demonstration for the nimble feet of this clever pair. Mr. Whiteford-Waugh ajid his orchestra are to be congratulated on the beautiful musical programme provided. “The Jolly Musicians,” a musical novelty, is featured as the overture, while throughout the evening, both popular and classical gems are superbly played.