Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Monday 2 August 1937, page 10


MAY REVERT TO U.S. FILMS

Majestic Policy -.

So little encouragement has been given by film patrons to the policy of presenting all-British cinema programmes at the Majestic Theatre that it is possible that when programme commitments have been completed the Majestic will revert to American films A hint to that effect was given on Friday by the manager of the theatre (Mr P Dawson), who intends to approach his principals in Sydney on the subject

Charles Laughton in "Rembrandt" and Alexander Korda's spectacular Fire Over England " outstanding artistic successes, were not at all popular from the boxoffice view The supporting film to Korda's masterpiece was "Accused," which must rank as one of the best associate dramas

of the year Jessie Matthews the British dancing star, has failed to last for extended seasons at the Majestic, while two Australian films, "Uncivilised" and "Orphan of the wilderness' were not financial successes