REGENT THEATRE.
Comedy, riotous and subtle, runs through "Skirta." which in to bo tho attraction at the Uegtiit Theatre, commencing at the matinee l<iuny. This last word in screen merry-making .mcc more brings Syd. Chaplin lo tho fore as .me of tho screen's greatest comedians. ' Tho Him wns made in England, birthplace of tho popular I'unmakcr, and shows Chaplin at home in many scenes that, for sheer fun top anything he has'ever done as a producer of laughs. Syd. Chaplin went buck home for "Charley's Aunt." the picture in which lie scored an international micci-ss. That Ik, ho chose this great English enmodv for his greatest effort. And now lie agnln lool:s to the British stage for his laughs. Fur "Skirts" was originally a famous London sugo hit under tho title, "A Little Bit of IdiilT." As such il took the English metropolis rv sturm a few seasons ago. It is said to be even funnier on tin- screen than cm Hie speaking .stage. On the same bill.is a beautiful drama of old Mexico, entitled "Beyond the Sierras," whilst nu the slage .Manuel llyman will introduce his latest up-to-date song successes, and his -sjneopated violin melodies. The plans open nt the theatre and Bristol this morning..
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Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 21, 25 January 1929, Page 5
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206REGENT THEATRE. Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 21, 25 January 1929, Page 5
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