NEW REGENT

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 486, 16 October 1928, Page 15

NEW REGENT

STAGE BAND AND PICTURES Excellent entertainment is provided at tlie New Regent Theatre this evening, comprising a novel stage band presentation together with a pictorial attraction of unusual charm. This is “The Magnificent Flirt,” a smart French comedy, ably played by the clever and talented Florence Vidor. Miss Vidor has rarely appeared to better advantage than as the central figure of this story, one Madame Laverne, a pleasure-loving society woman. Many highly amusing episodes follow in rapid succession throughout the film, particularly those dealing with the efforts of Madame to marry Count D’Estranges, a wealthy bachelor of Paris. At the same time Madame’s daughter, Denise, has fallen in love with Hubert, the count’s nephew. Eventually the Count invites Madame Laverne to dinner in his apartment, and vaguely discuss the question of marriage. Ho protests that he won’t marry her after having seen her in another man’s arms. At this point, Hubert appears on tlie scene, joyfully, explaining that it was lie whom D’Estranges had seen embracing Mme. Laverne, the occasion being the approval of his marriage to her daughter, Denise. Then D’Estranges capitulates. The stage band presentation is a real musical treat. The many novely items include “The Doll Dance,” by the Regent Corps de Ballet. Lucille Carne and Sammy Porter, from the Palais Royal, Sydney, give a graceful interpretation of their specialty dance "Crazy Days.” Another artist from tlie Palais Royal, Alfred Mario, is assured of an enthusiastic welcome. The excellent music of the entertainment is provided by the specially augmented orchestra under the baton of Mr. Maurice Guttridge. Carl Laemmle, jun., lias been assigned by his father, president of Universal Pictures Corporation, to supervise “The Last Warning.” This mystery play, in which Laura La Plante is to be starred and which Paul Leni will direct, will be a very interesting effort to reproduce in all essential features the success which these two scored with “The Cat and the Canary,” la St year. Alfred A. Cohn has prepared the adaptation and scenario. Official announcement is made by Universal that Mary Philbin will play the title role in "The Girl on the Barge,” by Rupert Hughes. Edward Sloman will direct, and it is altogether possible that the director and his star will make many of their scenes on the Erie Canal.