WITH THE MOVIE STARS

Waikato Times, Volume 104, Issue 17466, 28 July 1928, Page 17 (Supplement)

WITH THE MOVIE STARS

Tano Plays tho Villain. _ Tano, Fama, we'l-remembered as the head of the New Zealand Diggers, plays chief villain in "The Bush Cinderella," the New Zealand-made picture featuring Dale Austen, "Miss New Zealand." I May Kiss In Movie Theatres. I A test case just decided in New York has resulted In it being made lawful for sweethearts to kiss each other in movie theatres. This was the outcome of an incident whereat a patron was assaulted by an usher for osculating during a particularly passionate screen sequence. In summing up the case, the judge said: "When a man takes his sweetheart to the theatre a little love making is natural. It is quite natural if he does implant a kiss. When a man can't take his girl to a movie and kiss her—it's time to eliminate movies and sweethearts." What's more, the usher received a' fine. Talking Film Voice. Mr Jesse Lasky, of Famous Players Lasky, the American film producers, who reached Southampton recently, said he had gone to England in connection with the development of the talking film. To a reporter he declared : "In future there will be a combination of all that the legitimate stage can offer as well as of what the screen can give. Screen characters will speak as well as act, and the Alms will give scenic effects that are altogether impossible on the legitimate stage. The technical diffcullies have already been overcome. "When I come to England in six months time 1 shall not only be looking for screen artists with pretty faces and personality, but also with good voices. That will give the English actor the chance of his lifetime, for the English voice is better than any other for speaking parts in plays. It will be a great day for the Englishman, for in my opinion he is better than the American when the two are considered all round." "n/llss New Zealand" Has Sens©. Photoplay says: Exit from Hollywood: Another beauty contest winner. Miss Dale Austen, better known as "Miss New Zealand," has sailed for home. She completed ten weeks' work with M-G-M. —which was the fulfilment of their promise to her. Of course, she landed with the usual great ambitions and usual blare of publicity trumpets. In a year she would be a star. The sad part is she didn't fail. She played in several pictures,, But she just didn't click, either. At least she had common sense. She went home instead of joining the long line of other beauty winners in the ranks of the hungry extras. News From the Studlo3. Lya De Putti and Malcolm McGregor are the stars in "Rash Privates," a hilarious comedy of the American army of occupation jn Germany after the armistice. A fine comedy team are represented in Eddie Gribbon and Zasu Pitts. Hoot Gibson's latest starring vehicle is entitled "Wild West Show," a thrilling comedy drama of the circus ring, out in the West. Miss Dorothy Gulliver of "Collegians" fame plays the feminine lead. Columbia are bringing into their fold a splendid assortment of popular stars. Among the players who are appearing in the next six productions are Hobart Bosworth, Lois Wilson, Estelle Taylor, Clair Windsor, Jack Holt, Viola Dana, Margaret Livingstone, Warner Baxter, Conway Tearle, Dorothy Sebastian, llicardo Cortcz, Jacqueline Logan, Richard Arlen, Ben Turpin and Kenneth Harlan. "Lady Raffles," the mystery melodrama which marks Estelle Taylor's return to the screen, has passed the censor. The drama opens on a note of suspense which is sustained throughout the feature. Considerable interest is being evinced throughout the Dominion by the near release of the picture adaptation of the comedy stage success, "The Ghost Train." The Australian-made production, "The Adorable Outcast," recently smashed all records for attendance in Australia on its opening at Brisbane. On each of the opening days 10,000 paid admissions were recorded. One of the greatest "stunt" flyers, now working in motion pictures, is playing juvenile roles instead of cmploying his aviation skill before the camera. He is Charles Delaney. who is appearing in "The Cohens and Kellys in Paris." George Sidney and J. Farrel MacDonald enact the leading roles. Devotes of the current fad for police dogs should not, miss the opportunity lo see "Dynamite" in the stellar role in "Gall of the Heart." The almost human portrayal of this canine star outshines the performance of his twolegged compeers of the silver screen. M. Volkoff and [van Mosjoukinc, respective director and star of "The Prince of Adventurers," have worker] together for many years. In fact., it was in 1926 that Volkoff gave Mosjoukinc his first film part in a production called "The House of Mystery." A unique contest —a competition in showmanship between motion picture theatre managers—is one of the features of Paramount week. A beautiful silver shield, valued at £IOO, is being offered by Paramount to the winning showman. The trophy will be kept in his theatre for one year. Paramount Week will be held from September 2 to 8. "War in the Dark," Greta Garbo's new starring vehicle, has gone into production under the direction of Fred Xiblo. Conrad Nagel plays the leading male role in this story of international intrigue. "Speedy," Harold Lloyd's latest comedy for Paramount, will be released in New Zealand shortly. Church and Theatres. Prebendary Wynne Wilson, rural dean of Bishopwearmouih, Durham, has declined the invitation of the Sunderland and District Free Church Council to join a theatre vigilance j committee. At a meeting of the Actors' Church Union at Sunderland lie said: "This amateur watch committee is Lo bo mainly composed of people who never go to theatres. Such people are liable to take very regrettable steps. Our duty is to watch over and help people who arc running public entertainments inslead of merely pointing out their faults. We ought to create a demand for cleanliness in our recreations and amusements. It is by purifying popular taste and encouraging a Christian view among those who provide our enter- ' tainments that the bad will be eliminated."