REGENT THEATRE

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXVI, Issue 13092, 13 February 1937, Page 7

REGENT THEATRE

“GARDEN OF ALLAH.” A SUPERB PRODUCTION. Superb in its production qualities and outstanding i:i romantic drama ‘•The Garden of Allah,” which is now screening at (lie Rejgent Theatre to-dav, should appeal to everybody, it was produced by David O. Selznick, who has already laid’such outstanding successes as “David Copper field.” “Tale of Two Cities,” and “Little Lord Faun.'leroy” to his credit. “The Garden of Allah” is by far the most lavish and expensive picture of his career. It is described as a true symphony in colour and is said to be the finest achievement to date in the discriminating use of technicolour, m which medium it has been entirely produced and now sets a standard for colour on the screen. Moreover, colour lias in this picture enhanced the mood and incident that crowd into Robert ITic-h----ens’ romanco and tell n powerful, penetrating story of immutable spiritual allegiance in conflict with pro destined human love. Chosen for her beauty in the new medium is Marlene Dietrich, in tho role of Domini Enfilden, who, seeking peace, goes to the desert and continually finds herself face to face with mysterious and handsome Roris Androvsky, played: by Charles Boyer. In the Garden of Allah they finally declare their love and marry. Later a French officer and a. handful of men, lost in the desert, conic upon their oroampment; Something strange occurs between Boris and tho officer, who leaves immediately. Finally the tragic I ruth concerning Boris is revealed to> Domini. They separate, Domini takes tire child, and returns to live in the Garden of Allah, where she has experienced the happiest moments of her life. In the east are Basil Rathbone, O. Aubrey Smith, and Tilly Losch. Tho featurettes include Walt Disney’s latest Mickey Mouse in colour.