THE MAJESTIC

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 72, Issue 91, 17 April 1929, Page 11

THE MAJESTIC

‘‘Two Lovers.” Tt becomes increasingly clear to the observer that the team of Colman and Banky is slated for final and irrevocable dissolution. Ronald Colman and \ ilnia Banky have attained the point where, each is an individual star in his ami her own right. “Two Lovers,” the Samuel Goldwyn production, which will come to the Majestic Theatre this afternoon and to-night, is the last photoplay in which the famous pair may be seen together. It all began with “The Dark Angel.” Do screen, audiences remember back that far? In this they were a pair; in modern England cruelly kept from each other by a minor catastrophe generally referred to as the World War. Next was “The Winning of Barbara Worth,” whose locale moved all the way out to Arizona and its justly notorious deserts. The great movie-going public had as yet no certain means of identifying the team beyond the knowledge that they invariably appeared as true lovers whose course ran anything but smoothly. So someone conceived the positively inspired notion of presenting them in a costume story, “The Night of Love” came to town. Strong men swooned and women threw their bonnets out of the nearest exit. America’s exponents of amorous art, as achieved through the restraint of decorative clothing, had come up. Very soon after that “The Magic Flame” was revealed to a palpitant public, who had already decided exactly what they wanted from Colman and Banky, and who were getting it on an elaborate scale. Then, just as everything seemed to be set for a long embroidered future,

“Two Lovers” was flashed on the Embassy screen in New Y r ork simultaneously with the general announcement that no more would the eyes of the universe be fastened on the embraces of Ronald and Vilma. Tears w’ere shed all over the place, but no one could be found to deny that the final film was a gorgeously impressevie one with which to close another chapter of cinematic history. Those who like stirring adventures with a strong dash of romance—and who doesn’t?—will see Tim McCoy in an ideal role when his newest starring vehicle, “The Adventurer,” will be presented in support of “Two Lovers.” This picture is semi-historical in theme, like all of McCoy’s pictures, and deals with rebellion, adventure and romance in a South American Republic. Opposite McCoy, Dorothy Sebastian gives a realistic and appealing performance. With a long line of Spanish ancestors behind her, she is equally at ease in the Spanish costumes she wears and in the role she plays. Charles Delaney and other supporting players complete a very powerful cast. THE NEW GRAND “Four Sons,” Fox production, is the attraction at the Grand to-day’ when it plays a return season for two days only. Briefly, it is the simple, intensely human story of a mother and her four sons. The theme is faith—the faith of the mother in humanity. In spite of all the troubles that beset the old lady, her confidence remains unbroken. There are contrasting backgrounds of America and Bavaria during the War. It is not a War picture, however, there being only a flash of the battlefield, depicting the meeting of the two brothers in opposing armies. This scene is one of the emotional highlights of the picture. The role of the mother is beautifully portrayed by -Margaret Mann, the sixty-year-old extra who achieved everlasting film fame through her remarkable performance in this production. The four sons are no less admirably played by James Hall, Charles Alorton, Francis X. Bushman, Junr., and George Meeker. Others in the large company are Earle Foxe, whose character is a distinct departure from the usual comedy parts with which this player is identified, June Collyer, Ruth Mix, daughter of the noted screen star, Tom Mix. Presented in eleven reels this picture will appeal to every member of the family. Seats may be reserved at the theatre without extra charge. MR McBETH’S PUPILS. Wanganui music lovers will remember the pianoforte recital given by Mr Gordon Mcßeth’s pupils in 1926. On Friday week there will be. another opportunity of hearing these talented students in a programme of works of the old masters. Mrs Leo Campion and Miss Lena Allen are assisting with vocal numbers.