REGENT

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1061, 27 August 1930, Page 15

REGENT

“THIS MAD WORLD” i “The Bad One" brings Dolores Del] Rio and Edmund Lowe together at the ‘ Regent Theatre for the first time since the two played in “What. Price Glory?” "The Bad One" is‘a. story of water- ‘ front cabarets of Marseilles, France. with Miss Del Rio enacting the role of ‘ a. dancer and entertainer. George Fitz—maurice directed the picture for United Artists and more than a, thousand persons were engaged in its production. It took 30 days to make. and more than 800 pounds of high explosives were used in the thrilling prison break scene. Several interesting talkie supports complete the. programme. It is believed the smallest cast on re—cord was assembled for “This Mad \Vorld.” Metro-Goldwyn-Mn.yer‘s all,Lalking adaptation of the French war play, “Terre Inhumaine," which has” been announced to open on Friday at' the Regent Theatre. There are only five major roles in the production, played by beautiful Kay Johnson, Basil Rathbone, who appeared with Norma. Shearer in “The Last of Mrs. Cheyney,” Louise Dresser, Veda. Bucklanrl and Louis Natheaux. Of these, it is reported, Rathbone, Miss Johnson and Miss Dresser carry out 80 per cent. of the action. Central figures in the drama. are a French spy, his mother and the wife 01' a German general. The motive of the picture is the conflict between love and patriotism, and. it is one of the most satisfying films of the year. I As a, special children’s attractionl during the school holidays, the Regent is screening Charlie Chaplin's great comedy, "The Circus,” at the morning sessions. ROXY ' FINE BRITISH PICTURES 1 “The Hate Ship,” an English pro-‘ duction, is being shown at the Roxy Theatre. Jameson Thomas is the yacht owner, and playing opposite to him‘ is lVliss Jean Colin. ‘ Tliom’us gives a. wonderful portrayal of a. not—too-pleasant character. and dominates the story throughout. There is the essential romantic side of the story, light side issues give the picture a happy balance. and there is just the right proportion of comedy to place the whole production on a high plane. The photography is excellent. and the introduction of scenic sections very welcome. A second attraction is being shown [in “Harmony Heaven,” an all—colour revue production, with songs and dances, by leading London vaudeville players. Two more brilliant British talkies will be shown at the Roxy Theatre next week. They are “Song of Soho” and “Flame of Love." both fascinating melodramas. from the same studio which produced “The Hate Ship." Another big dance will be held at Auckland’s latest cabaret. the Peter Pn. this evening. .Dancing Will be 619103766. until 12 p.m.. to the delightful music of the Peter Pan Dance Band. There are special prices for aftertheatre patrons. The Peter Pan grillroom is oven every evening from 8.30 p.m. to 12.30