REGENT THEATRE

Wairarapa Times-Age, 11 April 1940, Page 2

REGENT THEATRE

"MAN ABOUT TOWN.” Jack Benny, iiie master laugh-getter, makes another contribution to the screen in the lavish new Paramount comedy with music, "Man About Town.” With glamorous Dorothy Lamour and jolly rotund Edward Arnold in co-starring roles, the most hilarious of Benny’s screen offerings will be shown tonight at the Regent Theatre. Produced on a lavish scale by Arthur Hornblow, Jr., the man who is known as the “Ziegfeld of Hollywood, “Man About Town” sparkles with hilarious situations, bright dialogue, platoons of perfect Petty Girls, and three songs which are already popular. Among the big added attractions of the picture are the sensational dances ot “Rochester." who makes his screen debut with his radio chief in this picture. The “Rochester" dancing is said lo be amazing, guaranteed to provoke laughter from any audience. Just as amazing is the dancing of the worldrenowned Merriel Abbott Dancers, who do incredible acrobatic routines In the harem sequences. Important supporting roles are played by Binnie Barnes. Phil Harris, as Jack’s orchestra leader; Betty Grable, as a chorus girl; “Rochester,” as Jack’s valet; E. E. Clive ana Matty Malneck and his Orchestra. The new songs introduced in the picture are “That Sentimental Sandwich" and 'Strange Enchantment,” by Frederick Hollander and Frank Loesser, and "Fidgety Joe,” by Matty Malneck and Frank Loesser. Splendid supporting featurettes include an outstanding Ted Husing item. "Death Valley Thrills.” Plans are at Nimmo’s and the theatre.