REGENT THEATRE

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXIII, Issue 11831, 12 January 1933, Page 7

REGENT THEATRE

“IN A MONASTERY GARDEN’

A. great dramatic triumph is scored by the principals of ‘‘ln a Monastery Garden” a 'British Dominions production which opens at the Regent Theatre t'o-day. Here is enacted a gripping story of brotherly love, the consummation of which loads to an imperish able r-fieri fire on’ the part : of the wronged elder brother, who seeks the segregation of the cloister to ensure the happiness of the girl whose love the undeserving brother has won. The haunting beauty of the music which the film immortalises ns a halm to the' tumultuous emotions of the gentle genius who ‘gives all but his life for those nearest to him. Cast in the principal role Is John Stuart, ,who rises to great heights in his interpretation of Michael Ferner, the elder brother. None the less successful Ts Hugh Williams in his portrayal of the younger and wayward brother. Ala Icing her talking debut, Joan Maude, as Roma, the subject of the brothers’ affections,, is responsible for a performance. that will gain for her a host of admirers. Humberstone Wright is admirably cast as the far-seeing .abbot. An excellent supporting programme -Includes two interesting new* reels, two uproariously funny cartoons, one of which, “Grocery Boy”, follows the adventures of the always popular Mickey Mouse, hnrl a' “Screen Snapshots” study. %