AN EMOTIONAL ACHIEVEMENT

Evening Star, Issue 21720, 15 May 1934, Page 17

AN EMOTIONAL ACHIEVEMENT

‘ONLY YESTERDAY' FOR REGENT The story of a woman’s great love for a man transcending the hardships and struggles of life is given a splendid interpretation bv a well-balanced cast in ‘ Only 7 Yesterday,' which will commence at the Regent on Friday. Margaret Sullavan is an actress new’ to Dunedin picture-goers, but such an introduction as she achieves in ‘ Only Yesterday 5 should rank her as a firm favourite. Playing opposite John. Boles. Margaret Sullavan demonstrates the distinction of her acting, which isof quite an unusual type. Her capacity for imparting <ieep emotion with, slight gestures is‘especially notable. . Others in the cast include Bilha Burke, Benita Hume, and Reginald Denny. The story is expressive of the unwavering love of a woman, who has put all her faith and trust in a man, and the manner in which she keeps true to the ideal of her youth is pathetic, but inspiring. John Boles is in the role of a successful New York stockbroker, who learns of the loss of all his wealth in a Wall street crash at a time when suicides are of common occurrence and panic is widespread. His delineation of a difficult role is of his usual high standard. . , . , . The production is on a lavish scale, particularly the treatment of the incidents -which have become interwoven with history. The supporting programme includes topical newsreels and cartoons.