REGENT THEATRE

Chronicle (Levin), 11 September 1946, Page 8

REGENT THEATRE

Screening to-night, gripping drama full of excitement, suspense and human pathos, "Went the Day Well," starring Leslie Banks. Also Vlarch of Time "Spotlight on Con5ress." THURSDAY AND FRIDAY MATINEE THURSDAY 1.30 P.M. Warner Bros.' new thrill-packed film about the most widely-loved humorist, "Tbe Adventures of Mark Twain," will be offered at the Regent Thea'tre on Thursday. Fredrie March and ALexis Smith are starred in the Jesse L. Lasky production, which was directed by Irving Rapper. Every facet of Twain's vibrant", adventurous life is depicted in the film. Against a picturesque background in a rapidly changing young country, the photo-play shows Twain as barefooted boy, rafting Mississippi River explorer and pilot, reporter, mining prospector, lecturer, lover and literary light adored by the multitudes. Cqst as "Livvy" Langdon, who becopies Mrs. Twam*,* - is lovely Alex^s Smitb, last seen in "The Constant Nymph," and featured among the outstanding list of supporting players are Donald Crisp, as a literary agent, and Alan Hale, as Steve Gillis. Screening at the evening sessions only commencing approximately 8.20 p.m. is New Zealand's battle of ohe century, 12 thrilling rounds with exeiting thrills throughout, Bos Murphy v. Vic Patrick ffght with commentary by Jack Davey. Also showing is "Sea Raiders,': ohapter eight of Spy Smasher aerial.