REGENT THEATRE.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 10 July 1933, Page 5

REGENT THEATRE.

A SIMPLE HOMELY STORY. ' Patron? of the Regent Theatre on Saturday were delighted with the bill of fare provided for their entertainment, for "Rebecca of Sunybrook Farm" is one of the most charming and simple stories of home life ever screened. Marion Nixon as Rebecca, was delightful right through the story from childhood, through youthful misunderstandings, to sweet womanhood. Her understanding companion is Dr. Ladd, who finds natural, expression through Ralph Bellamy. Particular attention has boon given to locale and the picture is made against a background always in harmony with the theme. "Rebecca" will be talked about for some time and many who miss it will be filled with disappointment when they experience their friends' enthusiasm. The supporting featurettes are much above the average, particularly the Fox News items showing Loudon's new bridges, Their Majesties the King and Queen opening the new Lambeth Bridge, a quartette of German aerobats performing almost. impossible feats at a dizzy height, and Hawaiian swimmers diving from the 110 ft platform. "Square Riggers" is a beautiful reminder of an era in shipping now almost past when ships depended upon sail instead of steam. The excitement of the programme is provided by "A Kangaroo Hunt," in which the speed of this native of Australia is manifest. This programme will have its final' screening at the Regent to-night at 7.30 p.m.

"THE KID FROM SPAIN" COMING. MATINEES TO-MORROW AND WEDNESDAY. Eddie Cantor's much-talked-of musical extravaganza, "The Kid Front Spain," will be screened at the Regent on Tuesday and Wednesday with a matinee both days at 2.15 p.m. According to reports received from other centres this is undoubtedly Eddie Cantor at his best. Last year we had "Palmy Days," the year before "Whoopee,''' now with '"The Kid From Spain," the management of the Regent honestly consider they are presenting entertainment which will more than satisfy everyone. Eddie Cantor makes but one picture a year, saving his energy, his voice, and his laughs for one single big effort. "You will revel in the wonderful sparkling humour —you will explode with laughter over the King of Comedy with, the banjo eyes, his fluttering eyelids, his mincing gestures and clever quips. You will thrill to the glorious romance of the bull-fighting arena —you will sit dazzled and bewildered by the brilliant ballets and pageantry —and listen enraptured to the haunting tunes and typical Cantor songs," is the pr»di»tion of those who liave seen "The Kid." Also screening, the second of Walt. Disney's Silly Symphonies, in brilliant colour, "Babes in the Wood,'' a gorgeous technicolour tabloid pantomime. Special attention is drawn to the matinee performances on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.