REGENT THEATRE

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 87, 7 January 1935, Page 3

REGENT THEATRE

“The Count of Monte Cristo”

“The Count of Alonte Cristo,” now showing nt the Regent, follows closely the story by Dumas on which it is based. Robert ‘Donat plays the part of Edmond 'Dantes, the Alarseilles sailorman, who on the threshold of marriage to the lovable 'Mercedes (Elissa Landi) is incarcerated by his unscrupulous enemies in the grim 'Chateau d’lf. Dantes escapes on the Abbe Faria’s death by substituting himself for the body and being cast into the sea. Having found the treasure he returns to France, armed with unlimited money, to revenge himself on his three enemies. One by one he destroys them, but is almost thwarted by his affection, cleverly concealed, for Alercedes and her son. The story has a happy denouement. “Blossom Time.” The marvellous singing of the world’s greatest living tenor at his best, plus a charming romance, delightful settings of rare beauty, and the magic with which the director has welded these elements into the most delicious talking picture entertainment — that is "Blossom Time,” the enchanting love story of Franz Schubert, Richard Tauber’s first English screen production, which will come to the Regent Theatre ou Friday. GRAND OPERA HOUSE “The Crime of Helen Stanley” “The Crime of Helen Stanley,” at the Opera House, is a murder story with a limitless field for speculation, while for those just content to follow the theme there is entertainment of the best type. One never tires of “crime” films, and this feature presents a mystery drama in a new locale —a Hollywood film studio. Never has suspicion fallen upon so many people. Helen Stanley, a noted actress, is shot to death while acting in a scene. Ralph Bellamy, as Inspector Trent, is as good as we have seen, while a representative cast finishes off a perfect production. KING’S THEATRE “Straight is the Way” and “Paris Two excellent films are at the Kings Theatre this week. In “Straight is the Way,” Franchot Tone, Karen Alorlvy. May Robson, Nat Pendleton; -C. Henry Gordon, William Bakewell and Raymond Hatton star in a melange of laughter and tears. This gripping film is supported by a second feature, “Paris Interlude, dealing with life in the artist colonies ot Paris. Madge Evans, Robert Young, Otto Kruger, Una Alerkel and Ted Tealy are the stars in a hilarious comedy that will delight the most critical audience. MAJESTIC THEATRE “She Loves Me Not” In “.She Loves Ale Not,” at the Majestic Theatre, drama, farce, cynicism, romance. satire and music have gone into its making, and the picture covers a lor of ground. Besides allowing Bing Crosby to sing several songs, and Miriam, Hopkins to display her personality, it has its audience laughing at some of the eccentricities of American life. Afost of the scenes are in the students’ quarters of Princeton University. The ■ supporting programme is especially entertaining, an 1 includes a picture of the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of York. STATE THEATRE “Richest Girl in the World” "The Richest Girl in the World,” at the State Theatre, presents a novel interpretation of the age-old maxim Unit money can't buy everything. Dorothy I-luutcr’a riches couldn’t gain her a taste of true love. So she ’’gives” her weal tn Io her secretary-companion. Sylvia, and by exchanging identities tries to find out if Tony Travis, modest brokers iierk, is attracted to her as much ns sim is to him. Dorothy’s charm fascinates Tony ; but Sylvia’s supposed millions dazzle him. Accordingly, he proposes and is accepted by Sylvia. The, action moves at staccato temito to a rousing finish. The glamor, dash, and sophistication which are admirably suggested by the lovely Miriam Hopkins. Likewise, Joel McCrae is splendid in his role of Tony Travis. A tine supporting programme includes a picture of Nganriihoe in one of its wildest moods.