"PRINCESS AND THE PLUMBER”

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 144, 20 June 1931, Page 6 (Supplement)

"PRINCESS AND THE PLUMBER”

MAJESTIC SHOWS ROMANCE. COMEDY COMING WEDNESDAY. With a mythical little principality 11 the Balkans as its setting and a delightful little romance, sparkling witu humour and unexpected situations, as its theme and with Charles Farrell bud Maureen O’Sullivan in the leading roles, Fox - Movietone, “Thu Princess An The Plumber” will make its initial appearance at the Majestic Theatre to-day. The story deals with the love affair between the lonely little princess of Daritzia and the young American engineer who comes to look over the beating plant in her royal father’s casr.’.-a. Not knowing lhe girl is a real princera, the engineer gravely tells her he is the Duke of Mamaroneck, and when earn discovers the other’s reii identity, the basis is laid for a series of hilarious misunderstandings. Farrell as the engineer and Miss O’Sullivan as the princess make a thoroughly delightful team. H. B. Warner is perfect as the impetuous Prince Conrad, and Joseph Cawthorn adds to the comedy of the film as the all-in-one official of the little village. In the notable supporting cast Bert Roach enacts the part of tho millionaire and Lucien Prival that of the unwelcome Baron, with Murray Kinnell as the sympathetic friend of the young couple. Louise Closser Halo does excellently as the Princess’ chaperon and governess and Arnold Lucy plays tho role of the Prince’s loyal servant. Alexander Korda, who directed “The Private Life of Helen of Troy,” also directed this offering. A native of Hungary and a Continental traveller of wide experience, Korda has a perfect background for a story of this type, and makes it thoroughly convincing. “Men Call It ix)ve.” “Men Call It Love,” which has been adapted from Vincent Lawrence’s play “Among the Married,” is, except foi ono er two tense situations, an almost continual laugh from beginning to eii'L The picture comes to tho Majestic Theatre on Wednesday. It is full of wit and tight corners, handled by outstanding players. Adolphe Menjou is his own irresistible self in the role of Tony, the would-be wife stealer, whUo the wife is charmingly played by lair Leila Hyams. Scandal parties at the house of ft fashionable golf club, cocktail parties iu the homes of tho modern rich, and sun-bathing picnics are most entertaining settings for the romance—which is nearly broken by misunderstandings. Norman Foster is the attractive husband who, though he believes he is entitled to a certain amount of freedom, is not so tolerant when his wile makes up her mind to follow his example. In this story the villain is not so villainous as usual, and there is a happy ending. Hedda Hopper, Robert Emmett Keane, and Harry Northup mako up the rest of the small cast, which, incidentally, is generally proof of sgood story. “New Moon” Is Coming. Nearly a thousand extras were employed for spectacular scenes in “Now Moon,” pretentious co-starring vehicle for Lawrence Tibbett and Grace Moore, which will be the feature at the Majestic Theatre soon. The picture was adapted from the stage success which captivated tho musical comedy comedy world. Jack Conway, the director, contrived to depict armies in battle; trained his cameras and microphones on hundreds of dancers in a huge ballroom and in particular outd.d himself in a vivid scene in which Tibbett rides and sings at tho head of 250 cavalrymen who form & rousing male chorus. Settings were equally elaborate. The most unusual is that of a complete Russian steamer, said to be one of the largest sets ever built at MctrnGoldwyn Mayer. Another is a replica of an isolated fort in Turkestan, peopled by a regiment of soldiers. A siege and midnight attack were staged in and about this fort, constructed a vast property on the outskirts of Culver City. Interiors of Russian villa* and picturesque outdoor locations were also faithfully reproduced. “Quick Millions” has been selected by Fox Films as the final title for tho Spencer Tracey—Marguerite Churchill vehicle, previously titled “Skyline ’•