NEW REGENT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 687, 12 June 1929, Page 15

NEW REGENT

“INTERFERENCE” ON SATURDAY ■William Haines as a whimsical burglar is the current attraction at the New Regent Theatre, where “Alias Jimmy Valentine,” Metro-Hold wynMayer’s talking picture version of the celebrated stage play will be shown until Friday. The new picture is a vivid story of reformation and a dramatic sacrifice, with a deal of comedy injected into its action. Jjeila Hymns, Lionel Barryniore, Karl Dane, Tully Marshall and others of note appear in the new picture. There are a number of excellent talkies in support. What became known in Hollywood film circles as the “great wife hunt,” was brought to end end recently when Doris Kenyon, the popular screen actress, was chosen to fill the role of Faith Marlay in Paramount’s film and all-talkie version of the stage success, “Interference,” which is the next big attraction at the Regent on Saturday. When studio officials chose the cast for the film, it was found there was one vacancy that could not be filled from the ranks of featured players. They then set about to find someone to fill, the role as the wife of the eminent English surgeon. Sir John Marlay, a part portrayed by Clive Brook. Many were given tests from among the players on Hollywood's free-lance list. It was then the situation became known as “the great wife hunt.” Later it was learned that Doris Kenyon had terminated her contract with a film company, and had decided to become a free-lance artist. She was given a test and found ideal for the part. “Interference” is a melodrama with an English background. The locale is London, and there are no sub-titles in the production, the whole of the action being carried on by the dialogue. Lothar Mendes, famous European director, handled the direction of the fiilm. Beside Miss Kenyon and Brook. William Powell and Evelyn Brent have equally important parts. ‘lnterference” has been called one of the most interesting melodramas set to the screen.