CONTRASTS OF LIFE ARE SHOWN AT CRYSTAL PALACE.
“ THE BEST PEOPLE ” IS GOOD COMEDY
The principle of contrast is made the theme of an absorbing story, “Street of Forgotten Men,” shown at Greater Crystal Palace, The contrast is secured by the double life led by a man, who is a mendicant king by day and a highly respectable man of business parading Fifth Avenue and living in a luxurious cottage, by night. The second feature, “ The Best People,” is a comedy. but not a comedy pure and simple. Behind its gaiety there is much solid truth. Two children of wealth, both shamefully spoiled, decide to marry to suit themselves. The girl chooses a chauffeur, the son choses a chorus singer. The girl threatens to leave home rather than give up her chauffeur; the son threatens to drink himself to death rather than live without his little actress. The chauffeur proves to be an honest, chivalrous fellow, sincerely in love with the girl: the actress is as sensible as she is hard-working and brainy, the only person who has a good influence on the weak, pampered son of the wealthy parents. It is easy to guess who are the best people in this Paramount story. The Symphony Orchestra provides an admirable musical programme.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 17881, 24 June 1926, Page 7
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