AMUSEMENTS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17436, 7 April 1931, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS

REGENT THEATRE "Passion Flower" will be presented for the. final' performance this evening. This attraction is an ultra-modern feature that deals with the present day attitude in regard to marriage. A notable cast of screen celebrities portrays the story; they include .Lewis Stone, Kay Francis, Charles Bickford, Kay Johnson, and Ziisu Pitts. The plot of the. story deals with the marriage of a young, refined and wealthy girl to one of her servants. Iler family refuses to recognise her and she faces' the world in very humble circumstances with her husband. .She is supremely happy until her cousin visits her, and -she' gradually sees her husband's love growing colder.' She at last discovers that the love thief has robbed her of her man. Later he realises his mistake and then the great question arises—is he entitled to forgiveness. Patrons will find that this picture has a powerful grip and the interest is held throughout. The new attraction to-morrow will bo one of thrills and adventure in the South Seas. ''The Sen God." Richard Arleii. Fay Winy, and Eugene Pallotte lead a largo cast, THE MAJESTIC "The Gay Nineties" will be shown for the last time this evening. This attraction has created some of the most favorable comment that any production has received in Gisborne. It is a revelation to the young people, who are able to compare themselves with the boys and girls of yesterday, and they learn with surprise that (here, is very little difference, despite all the controversy to the contrary. Then; is no doubt, however, that the old time songs, dances and music, with which the picture abounds, are most attractive. They have a lingering, haunting refrain that our ultra modem music lacks. The story is full of laughter, pathos arid romance, and it is good fun throughout. Marion Ha vies sings in a delightful manner and she is ably supported by Lawrence Grey. The dressing of the picture is delightful and refreshing. To-morrow a new attraction will bo presented. It is a romantic, adventurous story of the Mexican border, "Romance of the Rio Grande." The cast is headed by Warner Baxter, Mary Duncan, Antonio Moreno, and Alona Maris. This attraction is full of melodious singing and exciting adventure.