AMUSEMENTS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 17948, 28 November 1932, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

REGENT THEATRE Bookings for “Susan Lenox —Her Fall and Rise,” co-starring Greta Garbo and Clark Gable, were exceptionally heavy on Saturday night, and as this evening will marie the final presentation of this attraction, intending patrons are advised to secure early reservations. Attention is drawn to the excellent supporting sporting series. “The Mouthpiece,” adapted from a play by Frank J. Collins, opens at the Regent Theatre on Tuesday, Warren William (of “Honor of the Family” and “Skyscraper Souls” fame) heading a specially selected cast. “The Mouthpiece ” derives its title from the main character, portrayed l»v William. In' certain circles a lawyer whose practice consists in freeing and assisting doubtful characters enmeshed in the toils of tho Jaw is known as s “mouthpiece.” William acquires this appellation when lie gives up his usual law practice after an excess of prosecuting zeal on his part has sent an innocent man to tho electric chair. He takes the down grade and changes completely, his association with shady characters leading to the development of a “legal-loophole” practice. It is powerful drama all the way through, and modern in theme. There is stirring action, with intense scenes in the death house and the courtroom. An excellent supporting programme lias been arranged to accompany “Tho Mouthpiece,”