The Theatres

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 2, Issue 125, 19 February 1940, Page 8

The Theatres

REGENT "The Lambeth Walk," that infectious tune and dance, whiclv has in twelve months reached into every ballroom in the world,, been danced kings and urchins, and very nearly caused an upheaval in Europe, where political leaders thought it bad for their dignity, has at last reached tlie screen. The film "The Lambeth Walk," opens at the Regent Theatre on Tuesday. It is one ot' the gayest musicals yet brought to the screen. The story of a young Cockney S.P. bookmaker, who suddenly finds himself the heir to an earldom. His efforts to adjust himself to his new surroundings, and the action of the newly found relatives provide some of the funniest situations imaginable Lupino Lane, as Bill Snibsen, the hero, gives some idea of why he is regarded as England's No. 1 comedian. His encounters with his aunt, the duchess, provide many of the comedy highlights uf tlv> show, Sally Gray, as his Lambeth girl friend, and Seymour Ilicks, as Sir John, one of his now relations, do their share towards making the show the big success'that it undoubtedly it. GRAND Tommy Ryan, who will be remembered in "The Adventure oi Tom Sawyer" is cast in "Tenth Avenue Kid" a thrilling gangster picture as a little 'tough guy.' His vivid portrayal is at once stark and realistic, but it is human as well, for under that hard-boiled exterior there is sympathy and understanding which can achieve the ultimate in under-world self-sacrifice —he can go to the aid of a cop who has been kind to him. The associate feature on the programme is ' Mutiny on the ISlackhawk" featuring Richard Arlen. A swashbuckling saga of daring heroes in conflict Avith cutthroat salve runners is revealed in this stirring adventure lilm. With the advantage of a carefully selected. cast the dramatic spotlight is turned upon a little known chapter of history dealing with a slave ship Mm tiny and oilier incidents which brought California into tht I,n;on.