PLAZA AND TIVOLI

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 531, 7 December 1928, Page 15

PLAZA AND TIVOLI

“HOT HEELS" “Hot Heels,” the gay photo-play now screening at the Plaza and Tivoli Theatres, with Glenn Tryon starring, might be termed a doubly entertaining film. It merits classification as either a sparkling, effervescent comedy of youth, or as a thrilling, stirring drama of back-stage and the race track. Under either classification it is outstanding; under both classifications it is a rare achievement in the art of entertainment. The audience laughs until it is weak at the delicious comedy and thrills at the terrific suspense and the amazing steeplechase which, for sheer splendour of treatment, gives other directors a mark at which to aim. To William Craft goes the credit for the story and the direction; while Glenn Tryon makes a more decided bid for the comedy crown than ever and must by now be just about ready for the title of King of Comedy. And there is no better foil for his comedy than Patsy Ruth Miller, who plays opposite him for the third successive time. She is exceptionally pretty in this and demonstrates her talent at every opportunity. The horse used in the picture i« a marvellous steed, and should be mentioned. Such a jumper, such a fiery animal! Gretel Toltz is splendid as the smart chorus gin, and Lloyd Whitlock makes a peculiarly dastardly villain. Charlie Murray is the star of the citver comedy-drama, “The Head Man.” which is also being shown. He plays the role of a ne’er-do-well, once powerful, now bibulous, and on his fight in small-town politics. The role is a new departure for Murray, since it is even more of a plot picture, and one of warm human characterisations than of strict comedy. However, it is packed with the latter. Loretta Young and Larry Kent are the young lovers of the story. Lucien Littlefield heads a fine supporting cast.