NEW REGENT

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 121, 12 August 1927, Page 15

NEW REGENT

NEW PROGRAMME TO-NIGHT Few comedies have come to the screen during the past twelve months that can compare in plot interest or swiftness with “A Kiss in a Taxi,” Bebe Daniel’s new Paramount starring picture to be shown to-day at the New Regent Theatre. In it, the vivacious comedienne plays Ginette, bewitching waitress of the Parisian Montmartre. All patrons seek to kiss her, but she is untouchable, answering each advance with a fresh shower of glassware. Chester Conklin, Maraval, treasurer of the Artists’ Society, has one of the best opportunities of his long moustached career. Douglas Gilmore, Paramount’s latest leading man, gives a splendid performance as Lucien, Bebe’s sweetheart.“A Kiss in a Taxi” bears the stamp of stering comedy, not only because of its cast, but also due to the capable direction it received from Director Clarence Badger, who seems quite satisfied to create one continual line of successful farces for Famous PlayersLasky. Jocelyn Lee gives added zest to the picture as Conklin’s attractive secretary. Others excellent in their roles are Henry Kolker, Richard Tucker, Agostino Borgato, Eulalie Jensen and Rose Burdick. By ali means see “A Kiss in a Taxi.” In addition to the picture portion of the entertainment, the Alton Sisters will appear on the stage in a novel and sensational act. As the overture the New Regent orchestra under Mr. Maurice Guttridge will render “Die Schone Gallathea” (Von Suppe) and popular numbers will be given by Eddie Horton at the Wurlitzer organ.