REGENT THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 15, 17 July 1929, Page 5

REGENT THEATRE.

"White Shadows in the South Seas" now screening at the Regent Theatre, gives glmpses of the life of tho South Sea Islands such as have not previously been aliown. The struggle of the natives to eko out an existence from Nature's food supplies. Involving scaling'lofty trees and diving to the depths of the sea, and their fight for survival against tlio forces or thu elements and of man. are shown In a manner that is nothing if not realistic. Added realism is supplied Iby the synchronised sound ejects. The plot tells !of the debasing effect the presence of iho white man can have on a primitive native people. Monte Blue as the doctor, who, though sunk to low depths through drlnli, yet retains a desire to safeguard the interests ot the islanders, and Racjuel Torres, as the chieftain's beautiful daughter, with whom he falls in love, play their parts with accompiisiifu skill. The supports Include some catchy jazz singing and music by artists with world-wide reputations, such as Al. Jolson and Vincent Lopez, and an Interesting news gazette with realistic sound effects Tho programme, which will be shown at three sessions daily, 13 cer tain to be well patronised.

Speaking of "Interference," which will be presented at the Regent Theatre on Friday an Auckland contemporary states: •• 'Interference • the all-talking picture which had its premiere at tho New Regent Theatre on Saturday night before a packed house, would be great without the talking effects, but with them, it is wonderdrama, and the splendid cast make a spectator live through the maze of interesting situations More magnificent acting has not been seen before, eitiier on the silent screen or in the latest developed pictures. Added to th« dramatical side of the picture Is mystery—for those concerned—with the audience In the secret Acting honours go to William Powell, who gives a masterly performance as Ackroyd. lie never falls to be convincing. From the moment he appears in the story until his doom is sealed he lives his part, and his deep, melodious voice, whether soothing or angry, goes far to make the picture such a success. Evelyn Brent as the scheming Deborah, too. gives a finished portrayal, and although she is the only one in the cast to betray any noticeable American acBrook and Doris Kenyon, in the characters of Sir Joliu and Lady Jlarlay, do more than live up to the reputation they gained on the silent sheet."