ACADEMY THEATRE

Waihi Daily Telegraph, Volume XXVI, Issue 7900, 10 September 1929, Page 2

ACADEMY THEATRE

LAST NIGHT OF TIME” Last night’s patrons at the Academy Theatre thoroughly enjoyed “Lilac Time,” or “Love Never Dies.” Colleen Moore, generally seen in comedies, excelled in the role of “Jeannine,” the little French girl behind the lines. The scenes in the air are wonderful, the whole production providing high class entertainment. “The New Collegains” provide a bright half-hour also. A programme that combines quantity with quality will be presented on Wednesday evening. Uuiversal’s production of the Peter B. Kyne story, “Freedom of the Press” with Lewis Slope in Die starring role of the underworld leader, >vi|l be enjoyed, This sensational stpry of the

newspaper world was directed by George Melford and is reported to be one of the greatest pictures of the press ever lilmcd. Marceline Day and Malcolm McGregor head the, stellar supporting cast in which Henry B. Walthall also plays a prominent role. Throbbing with mystery, lure and colourful backgrounds,

“The Desert Bride,” a Columbia Master picture, will he screened in addition. It presents a powerful story of adventure, daring and romance, woven about a French girl and an officer of the Foreign Legion in the Mohammedan town of Jebbel Abbas on the Arabian desert. Betty Compson, star of the picture, has a role ideally suited to her personality and dramatic ability, The usual prices will be charged. Coming, “Interference,” famous as a “talkie.”