Regent Theatre Has “Heart’s Desire”

Dominion, Volume 29, Issue 99, 21 January 1936, Page 3

Regent Theatre Has “Heart’s Desire”

Richard Tauber is appearing at the Regent Theatre in “Heart’s Desire,” a musical-romance that is even better than tin' successful “Blossom Time.” It is brimful of melody, romance, and lovely settings, and it also serves to let the public see Unit not only is Richard Tauber a great singer, but be is also no less talented as an actor. The film is produced entirely in England, and the star has ample opportunity to demonstrate his complete mastery of the language, which he speaks perfectly, and with a complete sense of understandUg. The star sings a number of songs during the show, chief among which is that lilting waltz, “Vienna, City of. Dreams,” one of the loveliest of Viennese waltzes. There is a very strong supports ing cast, which includes that attractive young 'actress; Leonora Corbett, _ Paul Graetz, Carl Harbord, and Diana Napier (who. by the way. is to marry Tauber). The supporting bill is extremely good. “Without Regret.” Coming to the Regent Theatre on Friday is “Without Regret,” a Paramount, picture starring Elissa Lanai, Paul Cavannagh, Ken Taylor and Frances Drake. “The Melody Lingers On” at Opera House "The Melody Lingers Ou’’ is now at the Now Opera House, after enjoying a good season at the Regent Theatre. It is a story of hereditary talent versus family pride, with mother love which dare not reveal itself as an added but essential complication. It is the story of mi American girl studying in Italy, who met and fell in love with Carlo Salvini, brilliant operatie baritone, who bad been suddenly called to the colours, in the Great War. The village at which she is staying is taken by the Austrians, and the populace transferred to concentration camps. Ann Prescott leaves her baby at the convent, but returning after peace, is unable to substantiate her claim. The plot, develops in good style. The 'supports arc first-rate.