ENTERTAINMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIII, 26 July 1929, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

GF.HENT THEATRE: “METROPOLIS” Take a slice from the fantastic works of 11. G. Wells and a page or two from the prophecies of Jules Verne, add a dash of adventure from the latest bestseller picked at random from the bookstalls, weave in it a powerful romance with a beautiful girl and a handsome young man as the principal characters, set it in a city so biz.arre and so. wonderful that it almost takes the breath away, and you have a faint conception of what' “Metropolis,” the wonder pic- / tore which screens at the “Regent” tonight for the last time to-night. Patrons are advised to hook for to-night’s performance as it is anticipated that the Regent Theatre will he packed. “FINNIGAN’S BALL” AND “FOR= BIDDEN FRUIT” The management of the Regent Theatre announce for to-morrow’s change of programme two extra special attractions—tne New York comedy success “Finnegan’s Ball” and the farce “Forbidden Fruit.” “Forbidden Fruit,” is presented as one of the most amusing farces ever by the U.F.A. Company. It is reminiscent of the. popular French farce much in vogue a little while ago, and is refreshing and most amusing. A young dentist dependent upon an uncle, who lias other ideas for his nephew’s marriage, finds himself in a awkward position. He and his wife are dressing for a fancy ball—she in a neat cowboy uniform—when uncle unexpectedly arrives on the scene. The confused young man introduces her to his uncle as his adopted son, and from that moment all sorts of interesting and amusing complication ensue. The plan for these screen attractions is at the Regent Confectionery . MAJESTIC: BRIGHT DOUBLE PRO* GRAMME “The Fleet’s In” ! starring Clara Bow, will show at the Majestic Theatre this week end commencing to-night. The picture is a- “sea-going” one, but the action of the story for the most part is laid in a seacoast town. According to advance reports, Miss Bow has one of the best- parts of her career. She is east as a dance hall hostess whoso duty it- is to encourage the sailors on shore leave to spend as much of their month’s pay for dance tickets as possible. It is during a visit of the fleet to the port that she becomes the centre of a rivalry between two sailors. These parts are essayed by James Hall, popular Paramount leading man, and Jack Oakie, a newcomer to the screen, hut none the less adequate for the role. All the fire and dash of a Clara Bow performance is featured in this characterisation by the popular star. By virtue of the story she is given ample Opportunity to display her histrionic talents to good advantage. “Dancing Vienna,” a gay. • comedy romance, starring Ben Lyon and Lya Mara is the supporting picture and completes one of the brightest double programmes shown in the Majestic for months. Plans are at the Majestic Confectionery.