VICTOR McLAGLEN IN "STRONG BOY," MAJESTIC, TO-NIGHT.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Volume 58, Issue 142, 18 July 1929, Page 2

VICTOR McLAGLEN IN "STRONG BOY," MAJESTIC, TO-NIGHT.

Yictor McLaglen, giant of stature and niountain of mirth, is exhibiting a choice bit of iilm comedy in "Strong Boy," direcfed by Jolin Ford. When you go (and to miss this picture would be a laxity you'll rue for many moons) be prepared to laugh, for tliere are tnore liowls, chuckles and smiles in "Strong Boy" than tliere are queues m China. Victor is seen ca-st as a big, good-hearted and indolent bag-gage-smasher, in love with the little girl who tends tlie news stand in a railway depot. His ambition runs in low gear until this lady decides to take a liand in his aft'airs and make him amount to Kometliiug. That's where vou begiti to get the sliakes. As Big Bill Bloss, McLaglen heeds her advice and proceeds to become eutangled in everything and with everybody, from the Queen of Lisonia to the president of the rail-road. Leatrice Joy ylays the leading feminine role and lier piquant beauty and charm are sliown to great adyantage. Her work shows the indelible mark of taleut and artistry. Working liand in glove with our liero is a trinity of humorous geniuses of international repute. We refer to Slim Summerville, Clyde Cook and Tom Wilsqn. These tliree comedians are certain relief for jaded nerves and a dormant sense of humour. Farrell MacDonald, wlio in the past has given many pleasant moments. is cast in a role which gives him wide scope in the matter of producing laughs. A competent group of supporting players, including Eulalie Jensen. Dolores Johnson, Kent Sanderson, Jack Pennick, David Torrence and Douglas Scoft portray otlier roles. The supporting picture, "A South Sea Bubble." features the noted English actor, Ivor Novello, and is a thrilling story of a treasure hnnt in the South Sea'Tsles. Seats may he reserved at the Bristol Piano Coy., or by theatre 'phone. 2708.