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Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 842, 10 December 1929, Page 15

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“THE FLYING FOOL” The exploi4s of a “stunt” aviator form the theme of the “Flying Fool,” the chief film on the double talkie programme at the Roxy Theatre. The leading part is played by William Boyd, who makes his appearance as a stunt flyer, surrounded by a bevy of admiring blondes. Discovering that his young brother has become embroiled in an affair with a cabaret dancer, he sets out to investigate, only to fall in love with her himself. This results in trouble between the brothers, and provides the picture with many dramatic incidents. Finally an amicable settlement is reached, the aviator marries the dancer, and the bevy of blondes are turned over to his brother by way of compensation. The leading female role is played by the well-known actress. Marie Prevost. The introduction of some spectacular stunt flying lends an added interest to the picture, which is said to reach a high standard of entertainment throughout. The other main feature. “Noisy Neighbours,” deals with the adventures of a troupe of acrobats. The famous Quillan family, who have won a reputation for work of this kind, fill the leading roles, and their daring acrobatic feats provide the picture with many thrilling incidents.