REGENT THEATRE

Wairarapa Times-Age, 18 May 1939, Page 2

REGENT THEATRE

“LITTLE TOUGH GUYS IN SOCIETY.” Patrons of the Regent Theatre were in danger last evening of falling out of their seats in fits of laughter, the reason being many humorous scenes in the “Little Tough Guys In Society,” which will be shown until Friday evening. The picture is packed with rich humour and satire, and is of the type that should please patrons. Every member of the cast gives an outstanding performance. Mischa Auer jmd Edward Everett Horton provide their usual finished performances, while Mary Boland, as the mother of a little “snob,” acquits herself well. The story, which gives ample scope for humour, tells of the efforts of a mother to arouse her son from mental lethargy. He seems to want to spend his whole life in. bed. Michel Auer i's the stupid psychiatrist who advises the mother to invite a group of “under-privileged” boys from a slum “settlement” house to her home so that by associating with more natural boys her son might be cured —and the “Little Tough Guys” do the rest. A thrilling climax comes when an attempt is made to rob the socialite mansion and the “tough guys” capture the thieves. To describe the many humorous episodes would be to rob patrons of much of the enjoyment of the film. This comedy should be on the “must see” list of picture lovers. The first half contains an excellent newsreel, a comedy, a cartoon, and a Graham McNamee ‘‘Going Places” travelogue. “YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU.” A perfect cast brings the theatre’s most amazing gallery of characters to life on the screen in “You Can’t Take It With You,” which will commence on Saturday at the Regent Theatre. Jean Arthur is more adorable than ever as Alice Sycamore. Lionel Barrymore is in his most lovable role as Grandpa Vanderhof, who suddenly decided one day to quit work and have fun. James Stewart as Tony Kirby is the rich man’s son who would rather be a poor girl’s husband and Edward Arnold is the millionaire who learns that the best things in life are free. The picture provides splendid entertainment. The famous Pulitzer Prize play is triumphantly brought to the screen in all its heart-warming humanity by a cast rising to the occasion like the great artists they are., “You Can’t Take It With You,” is an eagerly awaited screen event and one of the happiest hits in years. The screen play is based on the stage success by George S. Kaufman and Moss . Hart. Appearing in support of the stars is a sensational cast including Mischa Auer, Spring Byington, Ann Miller, Halliwell Hobbes, H. B. Warner, Donald Meek and Samuel S. Hinds.