REGENT THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 81, 6 April 1933, Page 7

REGENT THEATRE.

In his latest success, "The Kid from Spain," at the Regent Theatre, Eddie Cantor once more proves his ability as a comedian, and also as something of an acrobat. The picture, which is a mixture of Mexican sentiment and American showmanship, is one long laugh, and Cantor Is largely responsible. The plot rests mainly on several misunderstandings, which nowadays appear necessary for the conduct of any successful film, and no opportunity Is lost either by acting or "smart" dialogue, to produce a smile. In the eatly stages Eddia •Is involved in a bank robbery, as a result of which he la obliged to get over Into Mexico at the point of a crook's gun. Here, to avoid the vigilance of the police, he hides under the pseudonym of a great toreador. Things proceed in rapid fashion until Eddie has to Bght the bull, and, after a round or two of whirlwind matadorine, a song of "Tin Pan Alley" brand, and a vigorous dancehall icena, he emerges with honour and his woman. At no time does the corned; slacken; It is excellent farce. "The Sign of the Cross," a film of distinct merit, Trill be presented at the Regent Theatre as the Easter attraction. There Is an excellent cast.