NEW REGENT FEATURE

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 170, 8 October 1927, Page 15

NEW REGENT FEATURE

“PRINCE OF HEAD WAITERS” Variety in the way of programmes presented by picture theatres is always appreciated by the audiences, and in this respect the management of the New Regent Theatre has excelled. The bill of fare which opened last night is tip-top entertainment from start to finish, and there is a never-ending interest. One of the finest and most original dramas is featured in “Prince of Head Waiters,” a First National special with Lewis Stone in the chief role. Most pictures nowadays stress the fact of mother love—and that is indisputable—but the love of a father for his son is not a theme often taken by producers. This story, however, gets away from the orthodox and takes one through the life of a French artist, who cannot reveal himself to his only son, but who watches over him from afar. There is a poignant twist in the story that lends a definite charm and appeal to the production. Lewis Stone gives a masterly interpretation of the father whose wife is taken away from him by her autocratic father and later dies, leaving him a son. Most of the settings are in a hotel., but there is nothing wanting in the way the story is told or the way it has been cast. Supporting Lewis Stone are Priscilla Bonner, Lilyan Tashman, Robert Agnew and E. J. Ratcliffe. The conclusion of this drama is most unusual, and thereby hangs a further interesting point. A screen comedy, “Sure Cure,” is brimful of laughs, while interesting items including the opening of Canberra House of Parliament by the Duke and Duchess of York are contained in the Regent Magazine. A scenic, “Holland,” completes a great picture programme. A pretty and viva- . us entertainer in Miss Margo Rammage is featured on the vaudeville programme, and she is due for a big reception all the week. Miss Rammage opens with a pretty child’s scene, she herself singing a dainty number in defence of the youngest child of the family. Her efforts with the marionettes were excellent and proved thoroughly enjoyable, more so as she sings a bright number with each impersonation. Always a favourite, Eddie Horton at the organ played “Prelude,” Moonbeam, Kiss Her For Me,” and a popular medley, his efforts meeting with appreciation. The Operatic Orchestra under Mr. Maurice Guttridge acquitted itself splendidly, especially in the entr acte "Merry Wives of Windson. The appearance of the 10 Dominion finalists in the Miss New Zealand contest was hailed with pleasure. ,^ les , first appeared in various sporting costumes of the age. then film tests were shown. closing with a fashion parade. The ladies made a big impression, each being accorded a win £ reception. Voting for the final will commence on Monday next. T With ‘ hft selection of Will V. Mong James Mason, and Paulette Duval for important roles in “Alias the Lone Wolf, production will start immediately on this Louis Joseph Vance novel, which stars Bert Lytell in another of his famous "Lone Wolf" characterisations. Lois Wilson will piay the leading feminine role.