REGENT THEATRE

Wairarapa Times-Age, 3 July 1939, Page 2

REGENT THEATRE

“MEN WITH WINGS.” A great treat was provided patrons at the Regent Theatre on Saturday night when a magnificent picture. "Men With Wings” was shown. It was a production which at once appealed and provided thrills, humour and romance enough to satisfy the most fastidious. There was not a dull moment in the picture and some of the scenes reached a high standard of dramatic art. The performances of the cast from principals downward was outstanding, especiallj' that of the child actors. Fred Mac Murray takes the part of a restless devil-may-care aviator, who belongs to the reckless type of pioneer. Ray Milland. as his inseperable friend, is the exact opposite, being the patient easy going experimenter with a far-reach-ing vision for the future. Louise Campbell as the pioneer airwoman whom both men love, gives an excellent portrayal. Underlying the story is the progress of aviation from the Wright Bros, experiments to the amphibians of today. The story opens with the first humorous attempts at flying and the pathos and tragedy involved, and unfolds aviation in "'“the/ Great War years, the tremendous boom era to the depths of the bleak depression years —down to the wonderful innovations of today. Patrons of the theatre who appreciate a light humorous story will be thoroughly satisfied with the efforts in this direction of Andy Devine. Fred Mac Murray, switching from the light comedy roles which have characterised him in a dozen pictures, plays the dramatic lead. There is comedy drama and romance in the picture which should make an immediate appeal. Kitty Kelly makes a decided hit, switching from comedy to drama. The picture is one that should not be missed by those patrons who appreciate drama and thrills well blended.

An outstanding supporting programme includes excellent overseas newsreels, an entertaining colour classic and the ever-popular Popeye in “The Jeep.”