NEW REGENT

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 428, 9 August 1928, Page 15

NEW REGENT

“TIP-TOES” TO-MORROW Clara Bow, the vivacious and beautiful little star, is seen at her best in “Red Hair,” the comedy to be shown for the last time this evening at the New Regent Theatre. In “Red Hair” Clara Bow is truly the madcap of the screen, for she romps through a series of romantic incidents in a hilarious and fascinating manner. She falls madly in love with a youth named Robert Lennon, but her bad name as a “gold digger” prejudices the boy’s three guardians against her. An unusual dancing act is provided by two Continental dancers. Meazza and Adrienne. They provide a beautiful performance, unique dances, and a finish that could only have been obtained on the Continent. Their creation, “The Devil Dance,” is remarkable and weird.

Commencing to-morrow, the New Regent will present “Tiptoes,” starring the beautiful actress Dorothy Gish in a tale of “dear old London,” actually taken in London itself.

“Tiptoes” is a picture version of ihe Broadway stage success, and tells of Al. and Hen, Yankee vaudevillians dead-broke in London, who plot to marry “Tiptoes.” their pretty dancing partner, to young Lord William and his fortune, under pretence that she is their wealthy niece. When his lord ship discovers their perfidy. and threatens arrest, “Tiptoes,” who has fallen in love with him. manages to convince him of the sincerity of tier love, which changes everything. How she dances them all out of gaol and into a happy homp forms a surprise finish to a lively story. A particularly strong supporting cast plays the minor roles, headed by Will Rogers and Nelson Keys as the male, partners in “The Three Kayes” vaudevilel act and John Manners as the wealthy lord. A full supporting programme will be presented, and new musical numbers have been arranged by Mr. Maurice Guttridge for the Regent Operatic Orchestra.