LYRIC

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 590, 16 February 1929, Page 16

LYRIC

“RED WINE” “Red Wine,” which opened at the Lyric Theatre yesterday, while primarily a whimsical yarn of life and heart interest —is relieved of its solemnity by a golden thread of farcical humour running through the story. The story action consists of a character study of Charlie Cook (Conrad Nagel), a man of middle age—a pillar of the community—yet sad because he has forgotten how to play. Irritated by tlie jibes of his clubmates, Charlie decides to throw off the yoke of conventionality and become “one of the boys,” enjoying life to the fLillest. His first step is to rig himself out like a fashion plate, then find “Wine, women and song.” He finds all three, in spite of the fact that he has an incomparably charming wife (June Collyer) at home. But the tinselled life soon loses its appeal. Remorse comes to the rescue just in time to save tlie hero for his wife and avert a tragedy. Sharon Lynn, as Charlie’s secretary, and Arthur Stone, as the man who contributed most to the husband’s delinquencies, both have conspicuous roles. Others in supporting parts are A. Allyn Warren and Ernest Hilliard. “The Romantic Age,” the second feature, is a vivid tale of a dauntless little flapper who knew her own heart

and resolutely followed its call. Reginald Benny has started production of “His Lucky Bay,” by John B. Clymer and Gladys Lehman at Universal City. The cast includes Otis Harlan, Harvey Clark, Eddie Philips, Cissy Fitzgerald and Tom O’Brien. Edward Cline is directing.