REGENT THEATRE

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXII, Issue 12527, 12 April 1935, Page 7

REGENT THEATRE

LAST SCREENING OF “SHE LOVES ME NOT.” The musical comedy "She Loves Me Not” concludes at the Logout Touiglit. TO-MORROW—“THE MIGHTY. BARNUM.” “The Migtliy Bnrnuin” the United Artists 20th century picture which commences ife Gisborne season at the Regent Theatre tomorrow, is. one °f tlioso occasional films which- demonstrate the full scope of tlio screen in cidents in tho fife of one who was per haps the most flamboyant figure in the realm of entertainment. It purports to present, the attractions of “tho greatest show on earth.” It is packed with scenes which grip the interest. and its situations arouse genuino enthusiasm. The strength andnovelty of a spectacular climax raise the film to an unusual plane. The producers have taken the brightest in the American amusement, world and treated them in a manner entirely worthy of the theme. Wallace Beery is ideally suited' to the role of the rrreat Barn mu, the guiding pen his of tho historic show company and his interpretation is consistency brilliant. Virginia. Bruce brings beauty and artistry to the part of’.Jenny Lund, and sings superbly, while Janet Beecher ns. Nancv Bnrnum is a delightful character. The strength of the supporting roles is maintained by the performances of such players os Rocheko Hudson, May Bolov. who appears as the bearded woman, and Johnnie TTyams, who makes a humorously convincing figure of the rather roguish Skiff. Two midgetsi, George and Olivo Brasnn appear with ex rollout effect as 'General’ Tom Thumb and his wife. Variety is the keynote of tho supporting programme, which niaintains the standard of the principal film.