MAJESTIC THEATRE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 18, 22 January 1935, Page 9

MAJESTIC THEATRE

“THE LAST GENTLEMAN’’ "The Last Gentleman,’’ a delightfu George Arliss comedy and a worth, successor to ’ ‘ The House of Koths child," will be shown again at thi Majestic Theatre to-day. In it th< popular star gives a uelightiul per io finance as Caoot Barr, a crotchety oil millionaire who resorts to amusingly sly efforts to pick a worthy heir from his many relatives and throughout thi film ho is seen in a series of dillerent temperaments. It is really hard t’ know whether he is at his best when he is irascible, whimsical, serious thoroughly bad-tempered and unreason able, or ‘when he is his owu loving understanding self. i'b« story eon terns an eccentric old man w use i i appears to have been spent tn qu u rolling with his relatives. Howeien he decides to call them all together and to see how they react to a lamiiy reunion. Immediately the members or his family have assembled under 1>" root he proceeds to insult and humiliate them and accuse them of wanting to obtain his money, ami betrays UenUish delight as they squirm under hrs accusations. In the story the eccentric old millionaire develops a genuine aceetiou for Marjorie, his granddaugli.ter and plans to promote a romance between her and Allan, his daughter . adopted sou, and make them his heirs. However, they quarrel like children until the old man puts into practice his elaborate scheme to throw them together and make them fall in lore. e film ends on a cheery note. The story. which was adapted from the pmy by Katharine Clugston, is rich in humour, and a distinct departure from the usua trend of film plots, and entertainment that will delight the hearts of all is assured. The cast includes Edna May Oliver, as Barr’s sniffling but likeable daughter, Frank Albertson as Allan her adopted son, Janet Beecher as • tIK widow of the old man’s son, and Charlotte Henry as her daughter Marjorie. Donald Meek takes the part of Judd. Barr’s only living son, a thorough going scoundrel, who has been secretly recording his father s eccentricities ic the hope of proving him insane and inheriting his estate. An excellent sup porting programme adds to the pleasure and interest of patrons. Many scenes of glorious Devon are presented at part of the series of “Unknowi: Island.” “Sport in Any Language” shows the universality of sport. The Majestic News Service includes beau tiful views of the huge Hume wen (Australia), and Dr. S. Moore’s (Auck land) perfect celluloid models of historic ships. ‘ ‘ Sing a Song of Spain is a much appreciated organlogue by Lew White- Walt Disney has produced another excellent coloured cartoon “The Flying Mouse,’’ which rankswell with the best-known of that artist •- works.