“JOANNA” TELLS OF THE MODERN GIRL.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17881, 24 June 1926, Page 7

“JOANNA” TELLS OF THE MODERN GIRL.

BRIGHT COMEDY HEADS EVERYBODY’S BILL. Are the moral standards of the modern girl as good as those maintained by the girl of yesterday? This is a question often debated, and one which has been answered in a variety of ways. Vigorous denunciations of the present generation make their appearsomeone has rallied to the defence. The. by now, familiar question is put in rather a different form in the scenario for “ Joanna," the First National picture which heads the programme at Everybody’s Theatre this week. In ihis instance the query is whether the modern girl will put wealth before everything, and the moral that is drawn is that the pur chasing power of money as measured in the terms of human happiness is a doubtful quantity. Scenes of gaiety loom large in the presentation of the story. The supporting programme in eludes some interesting topical pictures one of the popular Felix series, and a bright comedy. Selections b}- the orchestra. under the direction of Mr W J. Bellingham, have an important part in the success of the entertainment. STRAND SHOWING SENSATIONAL FILM. The programme at the Strand Theatre is headed by the Universal-Jewel film, entitled “Sporting Life,” in which Bert Lytell plays the leaning role. The story is a sensational one. The second attraction is a picture entitled "Troubles of a Bride," which is interpreted by an all-star cast. The supporting films are the final episode of the serial. "The Scarlet Streak," a comedy and a news film.