MAJESTIC THEATRE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 163, 13 July 1933, Page 10

MAJESTIC THEATRE

“WHERE IS THIS LADY?’’ A new British musical romance, “Where is This Lady?” with Owen Nares in the principal role and a new discovery, Marta Eggert, in the leading feminine role with songs and music by Franz Lehar, composer of the popular light op era s “T h e Merry Widow, ” am 1 “Count of Luxembourg,” is the Majestic Theatre’s management’s guarantee of the brightest entertainment in town to-day. This musical romance of modern Vienna provides eighty minutes of rare entertainment. Franz Lehar has excelled himself in his music for the film, and his- melodies have that same fascination that characterises most of his work. Harmless comedy is liberally thrown into the dialogue, and there are few who could resist even, a smile at the efforts of a bankrupt banker doing his utmost to avoid being introduced to the girl whom others had chosen for his bride. “Where is This Lady?” serves to introduce to the public the new Viennese star, Marta Eggert, of whom Fritz Krcisler, the celebrated violinist, said: “She has the allure and voice of a world artist.” Miss Eggert, who is as beautiful as she is talented, has a magnetic personality that is very potent to attract the picture-goer. With just a touch of foreign accent in her voice, she can hold the attention both while she is speaking and singing. She also make an attractive lover for Owen Nares, who plays the part of the bankrupt banker. “Rasputin and the Empress.” “Rasputin and the Empress,” probably the most-discussed motion picture of the season, not excepting even “Grand Hotel,” is to commence at the Majestic Theatre to-morrow. The picture was based on an original story by Charles MacArthur, well known for his work in “The Front Page ’ and other stage and screen dramas. The picture was directed by Richard Boleslavsky, author of “The Way of a Lancer” and “Lances (Down.” He was for severa?years, following his earlier work with the Moscow Art Theatre, a prominent figure in Hollywood. “Rasputin” is said to present with fidelity the details of the amazing career of Russia’s “Holy Devil,” from his birth in the Siberian peasant community of Tobolsk, through his rise to power, hrs association with the Czarina, and his mysterious control of the _ Romanoli court —the most colourful in Europe. John Barrymore has the role of Prince Chegodieff, intimate friend of the Czar and Czarina. Ethel Barrymore plays the Czarina, while Lionel Barrymore is seen in a compelling portrayal as Rasputin. The role of the Czar is filled by Ralph Morgan, and that of the little Czarevitch by Tad Alexander, the Fcilding-born boy actor,. who starred as the boy-monarch in Mill Rogers’ comedy “Ambassador Bill. The part of the Princess Natasha is well played by Diana Wynward, the new English star “discovered > for the screen in “ Cavalcade. ’ ’ C. Henry Gordon aud Edward Arnold complete the roster of star players.