NEW REGENT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 821, 15 November 1929, Page 16

NEW REGENT

“THE MYSTERIOUS DR. FU MANCHU” The current programme at the Now Regent Theatre will be presented for the last time this evening. This includes the beautiful South Sea islands romance. - The Pagan.” starring Ramon Xovarro, and the big all-talking comedy, "Divorce Made Easy,” starring Douglas Mac Lean. Sax Rohmer's stories of Dr. I'u Manchu have been best sellers for years, and now the Paramount Company has utilised the facilities of the screen to make this character live in one of his most exciting adventures. The lilm. “The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu,’' which will be the big infraction at the Regent Theatre from tomorrow takes the crafty Oriental avenger through a series of gripping events. It is an all-talking production. The Sax Rohmer stories first became popularised through the American national magazines, and when they were published i;i book form they made a sensation which carried Rohmer’s name round the world. The series includes “The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu.” published some years ago; “The Hand of Dr. Fu Manchu," and “The Yellow Scorpion.” Warner Oland, recently seen in “The Studio Murder Mystery,” Jean Arthur, whose recent appearance was in “The Canary Murder Case,” and Neil Hamilton, who also played in “The Studio Murder Mystery.” are featured, while such prominent players as O. P. Heggie. William Austin and Tully Marshall are included in the cast. The theme deals with the adventures of Dr. Fu Manchu, a kindly scientist, who, while saving the life of Lia Eltham, infant daughter of a missionary, has his wife and child inadvertently killed by Allied troops defending Peking from the Boxer rebels. The shock changes the inoffensive scientist into a diabolical maniac, who swears to kill an Allied officer for every bloodstain on the sacred tapestry dragon. His evil activities and the .Manner in which his schemes are thwarted form the basis of an appealing plot. The picture contains a strong element of romance. Excellent supporting items will also be shown on the new programme.