REGENT

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXIII, Issue 11876, 22 February 1933, Page 2

REGENT

NEW BRITISH TALKIE

That Michael Avion wrote the novel, on which tho talking film is based should be sufficient recommendation for “Lily Christine” which will begin a season at the Regent Theatre today. While the story lias high enter-, taiiiment value there is.also a magnificent cast. Corinne Griffith makes a notable return to the screen and she is at attractive as ever. “Journey’s End” was the film in which Colin Clive made an au'spicibus debut before the picture-going public and in “Lily Christine’ ’ in which he plays opposite Corinne Griffith, he gains further acting laurels. Margaret Bannennan, who was last seen in “Other Men’s; Wives” contributes a clever character study, while tho minor roles are enacted by capablo players. The play is one of tlie most subtle and artistic works from Michael Arlou’s pen; even taking into consideration suclu a successful novel as “The Green Hat.” The director was Paul Stein; who lias transferred his activities from Holly.wood to direct films for tlie Paramount British studios. Colin Clive makes the most of his part a's an English novelist residing in the country. His implication in a minor motoring mishap'changes' the, quiet tenor .of his life and’ he is suddenly -involved irfia ■ society .scandal... . Surprising developiuents ensue until aujmpressiye clim*,ai -js reached.. Variety is the -keynote ■ of the supporting features, ,