RIALTO AND REGENT, EPSOM

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 174, 13 October 1927, Page 4

RIALTO AND REGENT, EPSOM

“THE CHEERFUL FRAUD” Contrast is just as important in comedy as it is in drama, according to William A. Seiter, Universal’s directorial star, whose latest production, “The Cheerful Fraud,” starring Reginald Denny, is attracting large audiences to the Rialto and Regent Theatres. Seiter carries out his belief in “The Cheerful Fraud.” The picture is an adaptation of the popular novel by K. R. G. Browne, and virtually the entire picture takes place in a driving ra.in-storm. 'No one will deny that rain is most depressing, and the reaction to it is far from cheerful. That is just why it is an excellent background for a pattern of high comedy, Seiter believes. “A jeweller would not think of displaying- a diamond on a cloth of gold background; he would use black velvet,” Seiter argues. That is why a gloomy, dark, and depressing background heightens the comedy and the absurdity of the actions of the comedians. “The Cheerful Fraud” is Seiter’s sixth consecutive production in which Reginald Denny has played the starring role. The picture was adapted by Seiter and Harvey Thaw, and boasts a cast of exceptionally popular and gifted supporting players, including Gertrude OH instead, Otis Harlan, Gertrude Astor. Emily Fitzroy, Charles Gerrard, and others.

ROSE-TIME DANCE TAKAPUNA BOATING CLUB A delightful “rose time” dance was held last evening at Bavswater by the Takapuna Boating Club. The clubhouse was transformed into a veritable English garden with its painted canvas lawns and shrubberies. Roses bloomed everywhere, and were trained most artistically round the pillars of an original balcony which projected over the heads of the dancers. Two-toned rose streamers were used j for the supper room decorations with j petalled light shades in the form of a rose. Each guest received a dainty rosebud favour. Balloons and streamers were novelties introduced during a most enjoyable evening. Committee ladies present were: Mrs. Lidgard, gown of ecru lace worn over rose satin. Mrs. C. H. Hoverd, frock of powder blue chiffon velvet. Mrs. Dryland, coral pink georgette model sequined in silver. Mrs. Inkster, gown of black lace and crepe de chine. Mrs. Burnett, sea green satin gown with silver tissue. -Mrs. Edwards, black sequined model. Mrs. Gyde, gown of black satin and lace. Mrs. Cook, bois de rose figured marocain frock with ecru lace panel. Mrs. Easson, Wedgewood blue taffeta bouffant frock. Mrs. 2ST. Smith, gown of flame crepe de chine. Mrs. Peters, dainty frock of eau de nil crepe de chine with silver relief. Mrs. Deacon, silver lace model worn over orchid tinted crepe de chine. Mrs. Aitchison, gown of mauve and cyclamen georgette. Miss Bowen, primrose tinted crepe de chine frock. Miss Halloway, coral pink satin russe gown. Among the dancers were:— Mrs. Waterhouse, gown of flame crepe de chine beaded in silver. Miss Buchanan, black satin frock relieved in electric blue. Miss D. Brown, cyclamen frock of brocaded crepe de chine. Miss Buchanan, jade green and silverlace gown. Miss A. du Temple, cherry red fringed model of French crepe de chine, and exquisite shoulder posie. Miss D. Newman, pervenche blue taffeta frock with inset medallions of silver lace. Miss I. Walker, black net gown sequined in black and silver with floral design in rose. Miss E. Raynor, frock of delphinium blue diamante and crepe de chine. Miss Latimer, dainty gown of ivory satin and tulle with relief of silver. Miss E. Mason, Nile green crepe de chine model with hem of French flcral applique in cyclamen tints. Miss F. Mason, frock of coral pink taffeta and lilac shawl. Miss Miller, gown of “black velvet with relief of jade green. Miss Amodeo, dainty frock of mandarin blue georgette. Miss Ratcliffe, ivory crepe de chine frock with silver sequined trimming. ‘Miss K. Turner, rosd pink satin russe gown. Miss P. Sutherland, bouffant, gown of petunia taffeta. Miss Simpson, bois de rose taffeta frock. • Miss Miller, maize crepe de chine gown with sequined floral design in silver and orange. Miss Burke, primrose tinted crepe de chine frock. Miss Spriggs, dainty frock of silver lace and lilac taffeta. Miss J. Latimer, French grey and rose crepe de chine gown. Miss Waterhouse, frock of ivory crepe de chine with gold medallions. Miss Edwards, delphinium blue crepe de chine frock. Miss Bradley’, sage green satin russe gown. Miss Odell, frock of blue brocade. Miss Roberston, shell pink taffeta gewn with relief of silver. Miss Wilson, dainty frock of cyclamen georgette with bands of silver sequined trimming.