RIALTO, AND REGENT, EPSOM

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 558, 10 January 1929, Page 12

RIALTO, AND REGENT, EPSOM

“THE BARKER” George Fitzmaurice, one of the most i versatile directors in Hollywood, has j contributed another colourful and j dramatic picture to the silver screen. This time. Fitzmaurice has gone to the street carnival for his colour. The picture is “The Barker,” adapted from the famous stage success of that name. It comes to the Rialto and Regent (Epsom) Theatres this evening, with Milton Sills in the title role, and Dorothy Mackaill co-starred as Lou, the diving girl in the carnival. Noted for his clever direction of dramatic scenes, and with a distinct flair for getting unusual colour in his pictures. Fitzmaurice has produced in “The Barker” a story of unusual merit, and one that holds interest from start to finish. It deals with the unusual types who follow the carnival trail, and goes behind the glitter and romance of show' life, giving a s insight into the lives they lead, and the experiences they encounter. The Ken Maynard picture. “The Glorious Trail.” will also be shown. A special dancing company of some of the world’s most beautiful women was gathered together by Marion Morgan for the prologue of “Manhattan Cocktails,” which depicts a story of ancient Crete. Nancy Carroll and Richard Arlen are co-featured in the production, which was completed recently at the Paramount studios.