FINE FILM. “MADAME X," AT THEATRE ROYAL.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18947, 18 December 1929, Page 7

FINE FILM. “MADAME X," AT THEATRE ROYAL.

The main part in Madafcie X ” is played by Ruth Chatterton. Her performance commands the utmost admiration, her acting in Eonie of the tense scenes being superb. The other notable piece of acting In the picture la the performance of Raymond Hackett. who takes the part of young Floriot durmg the trial scene. Lewis Stone as Floriot has a part which suits him. The shorts which provide the flrst naif of the programme are 'the opposite in tone to the main picture. In them, for the most part, the audience has an abundance of American entertainment, which does not err on • the sombre side. The Audo Review, which has become so popular on account of its excellent photography and universal interest, shows, among other things, many scenes on English rivers which are eminently delightful. Another scene, purporting to be In an Indian temple, shows some wonderful dancing by an ornamental and apparently boneless young ladv. The Movietone Revue has a good selection of entertainers to bring before the audience. George Dewey Washington, a coloured baritone, wrhose voice has all the richness of his race, sings •* The Road to Mandalay.” Johnny Marvin, with voice and ukulele, provides another pleasing musical interlude; and the Locust Sisters join in a harmonised version of a popular song, to which they lend a quality they may call their very own. A pretty and able step-dancer who makes an artistic appearance is Rose Marie Sincott. The very latest in syncopation is provided by Phil Spitalvany and his Pennsylvania Hotel Band.