NEW REGENT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 683, 7 June 1929, Page 15

NEW REGENT

“ALIAS JIMMY VALENTINE” William Haines’ latest picture, “Alias jimmy Valentine/' made from the famous stas© play and with talking sequences, continues its remarkable success with two sessions daily at the New Regent Theatre. The picture- is of interest because it gives the star his first real chance at a straight dramatic role. Hitherto, his name has been associated with roles of the smartaleck type, and the comedy angle has ■ predominated. In “Alias Jimmy Valentine,’’ while there are a number of funny moments, the dramatic interest has been emphasised first of all. Noted players in the supporting cast include Leila Hvams, Karl Lane, Lionel Barrymore, and Tully Marshall. Haines plays a young safe cracker who outwits the police at every turn. Then he meets a girl, determines to go straight, and is tracked by his old enemy, Detective Doyle, in a succession of scenes full of excitement and surprise. As fitting accompaniment for such an outstanding picture there are a number of excellent singing and talking pictures. These include “Songs of the Roses/’ a revue of songs and dances in natural colours, entertaining vaudeville sketches by “Bob” Nelson, two songs by Johnnie Marvin, the wellknown H.M.V. recording artist, and several selections by Barnado De Pace, the wizard of the mandolin.