NEW YORK AND HAWAII

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 714, 13 July 1929, Page 13

NEW YORK AND HAWAII

DONN BYRNE’S “CHANGELING” AT TIVOLI AND EVERYBODY’S The South Sea Island, uncivilised and desert, and another island called Manhattan, often alleged to be civilised, form the physical background of the powerful drama, which opened at the Tivoli and Everybody’s Theatres last evening. Dorothy Mackaill as a very realistic adventuress, and Milton Hills as a remarkable New York cop, head the cast of this First National Pictures’ offering. They were paired in “The Barker,” but certainly their roles in “His Captive Woman” establish r,ew acting high-water marks in their respective careers.

In fact, this writer is somewnat baffled to find a keynote for his criticism of “His Captive Woman.” The great acting of Sills and Mackaill and other members of the small cast — none of whom except the leads have outstanding roles—is a striking distinction of the picture, but *lie

powerful story, based upon Donn Byrne’s “Changeling”; the skilful —one is tempted to say inspired—direction by George Fitzmaurice, and the wonderful natural scenery of parts of the Hawaiian Islands upon which the picture was filmed; each claim almost, equal notice. “His Captive Woman” is a realistic, sophisticated picture, but its total effect upon the spectator cannot be other than healthy. The episode wherein a Broadway murderess as she is pursued into the South Seas by the “cop,” gradually changes and is ultimately stranded on an uninhabited island with him, is one of equal nobility. Another rare treat in screen entertainment is offered by the second picture at both theatres, entitled “The Girl on the Barge.” The leading roles are taken by a trio of capable screen players in Jean Hersliolt, Sally O’Neill and Malcolm McGregor. The picture actually was photographed along the picturesque Champlain Ship Canal in Upper New York State. Universal took its complete production unit from California to get the correct atmosphere for the picture. Hersholt as a crusty barge captain, Miss O’Neil as his mistreated daughter, and MacGregor as a tug-boat pilot, offer colourful portrayals. CLICK CLACK CABARET The proceeds from the big dance at the Click Clack Cabaret this evening will be devoted to the Earthquake Relief Fund. This cabaret is now under new management, and several novelty acts will be presented. Miss Gwenth Macnaughton will present “Tumblers,” and new dance numbers will be introduced by Clyde Howley and Liliokalani. Clyde | Howlej-’s Internationals will provide I the dance music.