MAJESTIC THEATRE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 66, 20 March 1935, Page 9

MAJESTIC THEATRE

“LEST WE FORGET.” At the Majestic Theatre to-day, the Sound City production “Lest We Forget” will commence screening. It is described as a somewhat unusual picture, taking as its character four typical men, an Englishman, a Scotsman, an Irishman and a Welshman, who agree in the trenches to meet again in the days of peace. A brief prologue describes this pact and the scene then shifts to a beautiful country English residence sixteen years later. Two of the comrades arrive and the Welshman, who is now a miner in Wales, puts in a belated appearance. They decide to commence dinner without waiting for tne fourth man. The empty chair is. mute testimony of a forgotten promise or perhaps something more pathetically tragic. The evening brings with it hosts of reminiscences, discussion on the trend of modern affairs cleverly relieved by songs and music in which the daughter of the Englishman gleefully joins. During the festivities, a romance between the daughter of Captain Rayner and the son of one of his old friends becomes apparent, and provides a pleasing interlude. The story works up to an outstanding clipi.ax and concludes in a most surprising and satisfactory manner. To Stewart Rome, well-known for several of his recent perfect portrayals, is entrusted the part of Captain Rayner, Anne Yates, as Sylvia Rayner and Esmond Knight as Pat Doyle, take the juvenile parts. “Lest Wo Forget” is said to have been extremely popular with English audiences, and was accorded a very successful run at the Empire Theatre, Leicester Square. London. In support of the principal picture are specially-chosen featurettes. “So This is Paris” covers 25 years of progress and historical spots. “Monuments of Ancient Romo” is an interesting travelogue. “Nocturne” is a classical interpretation of Chopin’s works. A breezy musical is provided in “Million Dollar Melody,” while there will also be the Majestic News Service.