NEW REGENT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 861, 3 January 1930, Page 15

NEW REGENT

THE TWO BLACK CROWS The popular comedians Moran and Mack, who have gained a considerable reputation as “the two black crows,” have the leading roles in “Why Bring That TJp?” which is still delighting audiences at the New Regent Theatre. The picture is mainly notable for the bright dialogue between the principals. The story is based on their actual experiences behind the footlights, the two being represented as vaudeville artists preparing to launch a theatrical entertainment on their own account. The friends become estranged through a pretty adventuress, whom Moran engages as a dancing girl, and who proceeds to wheedle him out of most of his money. Eventually she is instrumental in Mack being injured in a. rough-and-tumble, whereupon Moran’s concern for his friend draws him away from the girl, and “the two black crows” are reunited. The supporting cast includes Evelyn Brent and Harry Green, both of whom are well known to Auckland audiences. Shorter talking and singing features are also shown in addition to the singing of Jack Lumsdaine, “the Whispering Baritone,” who makes a personal appearance. He is well known to Auckland wireless enthusiasts because of his singing from Australian stations. At the matinees there is presented a gorgeous Christmas pantomime, “A Kiddies’ Cabaret,” by 30 clever children under the direction of Miss Beryl Nettleton. “M-G-M.’s Hollywood Revue” is a gigantic full-length all-talking, singing and dancing feature boasting a cast of 25 screen and stage stars, and a supporting chorus and ballet of 200.