AMUSEMENTS.
REGENT THEATRE. "ON YOUR BACK." Smart society goes in pursuit oi imperative Btvles in the all-dialogue dramatic romance," "On Your Back." to bo presents »i the Kegent on Monday next. A much nought after but cynical and worldly-wiso modißto advises her clients to "wear your 'irkina on vour back,' and her advice r ,;oils on hir own ambitions for her sons advancement. He goes to college and it is tl'ere he meets a girl who is e% entual.*y <° cause a breach between mother and son The trirl becomes financially in\ohcd ovei 4e purchase of some gowns. The modiste demands payment. She introduces the gi to a man of wealth thmkins that he will pay for the gowns bought on credit. Tomes the climax. It is a great shock to the mother to find that her plans are reversed pnc. that the boy is prepared to saenhee the career she had planned lor him to marry the *drl It is in these tense moments +h;u- Irene Kicb reveals her greatness I hat polished star. 11. B. Warner, has a prominent part, which he plays with his uauni rbility and finish. The theme is a dangerous one, but has been well handled, and the picture is a. splendid entertainment. The bos: plans are at The Dristol Piano Company.
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Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20104, 6 December 1930, Page 24
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