REGENT THEATRE

Wairarapa Times-Age, 7 January 1939, Page 2

REGENT THEATRE

“THAT CERTAIN AGE.’’ More vivacious and likeable than ever, Deanna Durbin scores another hit in her latest picture, “That Certain Age.” commencing tonight at the Regent Theatre. As the daughter of a wealthy newspaper proprietor Deanna embarks upon a troubled romance when, although regarded by everyone as a child, she makes an unwilling hero of a returned war correspondent, a part admirably played by Melvyn Douglas. Jackie Cooper, as her boy friend of her own age, is ruthlessly rejected in favour of the sophisticated Douglas, and the climax of the picture is provided by the efforts of Deanna's parents and Douglas himself to talk Deanna out of her infatuation. Action, sparkling comedy, and music are about equally blended in this bright picture, which teems with memorable incidents. There is a ghost scene which is far better than the average and other well-produced interludes are those in which the unsuccessful suitor talks with his mystified rival. Altogether it is a picture that can truthfully be said to suit all tastes. Included in a strong supporting programme is an illuminating review of Britain’s troubles in Palestine, and a New Zealand “movielogue” full of interesting glimpses of the Dominion,