REGENT THEATRE
EMPIRE EPIC: “THE SUN NEVER • ' SETS.” Produced with a sweep and magnificence worthy ol' its epic theme, the outstanding drama "The Sun Never Sets” is now ’at the Regent Theatre. The accomplished English actor Basil Rathbone heads the east, appearing as iGlive 'Randolph, a British District Commissioner on the Gold Coast, carrying on the traditions of his family in the service of his country. His story is not only the story of the Randolphs, but also of the thousands of his countrymen who sacrifice their personal happiness for the prestige of England. A talented supporting cast includes Douglas Fairbanks. jiin., Lionel A twill, Barbara O'Neill, C. Aubrey Smith and Virginia Field. —Tuesday: Jeanette MacDonald in “Broadway Serenade.” —
The charming actress and singer Jeanette MacDonald takes the leading role : n the Metro-Golchvyn-Mayer production “Broadway Serenade." which is to begin a season at. the Regent Theatre on Tuesday. Filmed in a modern setting, this picture allows the popular player to prove her talent as a dramatic actress, while her delightful soprano voice is heard in a pleasing medley of both modern and classical songs. There are selections from grand opera that have retained their appeal throughout the years, lilting love songs of that colourful era known as the “Gay Nineties.” and several modern tunes written specially for “Broadway Serenade.” Rich in elaborate stage settings, the film also unfolds the moving love story of a young couple who became separated when the wife won sudden fame as a singer. The story moves against two backgrounds: the glittering theatre world of which the girl becomes a part, and the dingy garret, where her husband, a composer, strives in her absence to win success for himself. Lew Ayres is responsible for a sincere and restrained perforin nice as Jeanette MacDonald's husband, while other popular players in the cast are Frank Morgan. lan Hunter, Rita Johnson and William Gargan.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20128, 23 December 1939, Page 3
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315REGENT THEATRE Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20128, 23 December 1939, Page 3
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