REGENT THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 67, 22 March 1929, Page 5

REGENT THEATRE.

Although till) Ilcgcnt Theatre lias always been known as "the home of good pictures," it is doubtful if a better film has yet been secured by (he management than "The Mysterious Lady," the star attraction which will be shown there to-night for the tlrst time. Greta Garbo has the star part in "The Mysterious Lady," and critics say she has the best role of her career as the Russian sps who betrays an enemy officer only lo f.ill in hive with him after he has been disgraced. Conrad Xagel plays opposite .Miss liarbo in this drama

mill portrays his difficult part exccllcntlj. it is stated. The settings in "The Mysterious Lady" are lavish and most elaborate. The story of "The Mysterious I,ady" deals with the power of a beautiful woman over mere man. She uses her wiles to gain secret information of high Import to two great world powers, never counting on the possibility that she might lose her own heart in so doing. Tragedies and adventures follow rapidly in the wake of that unexpected occurrence. Besides .Miss Oarbo and Conrad Xagel, other well-known artists in the film are Betty Blythe and (iustav Yon Seyrt'erlitz. "The Baby Cyclone," the supporting attraction, Is a delightful comedy starring Lew Cody and Allcen Pringlc. The picture iS a sparkling example of the tight type of comedy that is now all the vogue. Others in the cast, in addition to the two stars mentioned, are Robert Armstrong, Owen Lee, Xora Cecil, Fred Emelton, Claritula Selwynne, and Wade Bolder.