REGENT THEATRE.
Richard Dlx'a first talkie, 'Nothing But the Truth," is the Kegent Theatre's big attraction this week. A screen presentation of a sta"e success,; '•Nothing But the Truth" is a clever comedy which instantly found favour with the audience on Saturday night. It tells the story of a young business man who wagers that ho can tell tho truth only for 2-1 hours The stake is money placed iv his charge by his fiancee, and three other men are parties to the bet, including Klehard's employer. Itichard hopes to doublo his flnaucee's money by winning the bet. but is hard put to it to carry out the terms. Even "white lies" aro not permitted, and the resuljs or Itichard's truthtelling involve other people as well as himself. The most awkward moment is when his flanceo asks what has become of her money. Silence on that point is part of the wa^er but if he tells a lie he loses the money. All who see "Nothing But the Truth" will enjoy it; it Is one of the popular star's best pictures. Supports for the Dix film are excellent and include a picture version of the old song "After the Ball." This song was composed in 1592, but the composer sings it himself, and tho applause which greeted his performance shows that the sentimental songs of yesterday have just as much appeal as those of to-day.
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Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 127, 25 November 1929, Page 5
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REGENT THEATRE.
Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 127, 25 November 1929, Page 5
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