AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19853, 14 February 1930, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS.

—« — LIBERTY THEATRE. In tha old silent films Reginald Denny made his name, and it became a famous ono. Now, in "Embarrassing Moments," Denny is heard in a talkie for the first time, and he makea a very impressive debut in the now oit It is decidedly refreshing to hear bopolished an actor, who can make use of the spoken word with such delightful effect. Denny has a remarkably fine voice, eminently suitable for cinematograph reproduction, and it was only to be expected that any picture in which he had the lend would be a picture worth hearing.' In a film such as "Embarrassing Momenta," with wonderful opportunities for subtle humour, it is small won der that Denny scores euch a remarkable success. "HOLD YOUR MAN » A picture that combines all the artistry of the silent film with the terseness and sparkle of the talking picture is "Hold Your Man," an all-talking comedy-drama that will be presented at the Liberty Theatre next week. Laura La Plante lias the leading role in this film, a domestic comedy that is more like what a domestic comedy is in real life than the average film one is. It is at once funny and pitiful, the young husband and young wife flying off to different countries to cool off, and then the shame-faced and furtive efforts of both to entice the other back, the while putting a very bold and bored face on things, and pretending to be in love with other people. Conceive Laura La Plante in such a little drama, ably assisted by Walter Scott, Eugene Borden, and Mildred van Doom. The second picture iB "Melody Lane," an emotional drama in which Eddie Leonard and Josephine Dunn have the leads, a talking play in which Leonard, the last of the minstrels, sings some really excellent songs, gives some fine turns, and for the rest plays with great understanding the obscure husband of a dramatic star. It is a play that works up to a fine climax and a happy ending. The box plans for the season are now open at The Bristol Piano Company.