NEW REGENT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 624, 28 March 1929, Page 17

NEW REGENT

“THE MYSTERIOUS LADY” In “The Mysterious Lady,” which will be shown for the first time at the New Regent Theatre this evening, Greta Garbo brings fresh triumphs to the screen. In this new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer feature production, the exotic film star achieves new heights in character delineation, and again demonstrates her ability to surround an unusually unresponsive role with sympathy. “The Mysterious Lady” is Miss Garbo’s first nroduction since “The Divine Woman,” and is the second time she has been directed by Niblo, who also filmed “The Temptress,” one of her first great film triumphs. Niblo, who directed “BenHur” and “The Enemy,” has directed the new production with a fine sense of dramatic valuations, and a al camera and lighting effects, especially in conjunction with several beautiful love scenes, merit generous mention. As the beautiful Russian spy in this gripping drama of European military intrigue, Miss Garbo plots the downfall of a young enemy officer who has fallen in love with her. Conrad Nagel, as the dashing Austrian cavalryman, whose trust was violated, gives a remarkable performance as the lover. Included in the stellar supporting cast of the colourful drama are Gustav von Seyffertitz. Edward Connellv.

v u 11 ocj uci u . riU Well U UUlllJcliy, Albert Pollet, and Richard Alexander. New supporting pictures will also be shown, and a special accompaniment provided by the Regent Operatic Orchestra. A second film will be screened this evening in “Let Her Go, GaU&gher,” a fast-moving and exciting sporting story, starring the new boy star, Junior Coughlin. On Saturday the Regent will present the world-famous vaudeville act, Gautier’s Amazing Dog Bricklayers, a. team of canine actors whose performance is most remarkable.