REGENT THEATRE

Wairarapa Times-Age, 8 June 1939, Page 2

REGENT THEATRE

“THE SHOPWORN ANGEL.” An unusual and enthralling story in which are re-enacted the scenes of 1917, “The Shopworn Angel,” will be shown at the Regent Theatre this evening. It is a good example of appropriate casting and fine acting. In it are relived the scenes which took place when America, after staying out of the Great War for three years, came in on the side of the Allies. The enthusiasm and patriotism which at once swept the country is likened in the picture to a gigantic wave, carrying all before it. An eddy of that wave sweeps into Broadway, and accomplishes the seeming miracle of ennobling a hard, selfish variety entertainer, who previously had no time to think of anyone but herself. The miracle is accomplished by way of a minor motor accident, in which a jay-walking ex-cowboy soldier is knocked down by the actress’s car. Margaret Sullavan is establishing for herself a reputation as a fine actress, and every successive picture she makes seems to enhance that reputation. As the soldier, James Stewart also gives an impressive performance, and manages to portray all the melancholy and make-believe of the cowboy who carries his illusions with him into battle. Walter Pidgeon is in his element as the playboy revue producer who to be stampeded despite the presence of a war. A splendid supporting programme includes a comedy cartoon, an “Our Gang” comedy, and a biography of Alfred Nobel. . SATURDAY’S FEATURE. A super-thriller, “Son of Frankenstein,” is announced as the attraction on. Saturday.