NEW REGENT

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 547, 27 December 1928, Page 15

NEW REGENT

“ROSE MARIE” Lovers of the phenomenally successful stage play, “Rose Marie,” have a most unusual treat in store for them at the New Regent Theatre this evening, when Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s lavish screen version of the great romance will be screened. In addition to telling the enchanting story all over again—with all the realism the screen makes possible—the fragrant romance'of Rose Marie, the relentless hatred of the outlaws, the stirring deeds of the North-West Mounted, and the mental and physical conflicts of the hunted Jim Kenyon—the entire production is set against a background of Nature's supreme loveliness that has never before been equalled on the screen. Joan Crawford plays the role of Rose Marie. This beautiful and talented young actress assumes the personality and naive tomboy ishneiss ol the daughter of the Canadian woods with wonderful artistry. Opposite her, James Murray gives a most convincing performance in the role of Jim Kenyon. It will be recalled that. Murray was “discovered” by the ace director, King Vidor, and there is no doubt about the ability of this most promising young player. House Peters, an Australian born, takes the part of Sergeant Malone, and his fine performance is a feature of the production. Polly Moran. Creighton Hale, Lionel Belmore and Harry Gribbon also appear in the brilliant cast. An excellent supporting programme has also been arranged, and new musical items will be presented ;by Mr. Maurice Guttridge’s Regent Operatic Orchestra. CAPITOL SHOWS “RED HEELS” There are many scenes of splendour in ‘'Red Heels,” a Cinema Art Films release, now at the Capitol Theatre. They include elaborate stage settings, quite unique in their character, ballroom settings, in one of which the star of the story emerges from a giant peacock to entertain the guests; and lavishly appointed interiors. And, by the way of sharp contrast, there are scenes in a Montmartre cabaret, and in a fisherman’s cottage in Brittany. But it is the story that matters, and the story of “Red Heels” is a gripping story of art and ambition, love and sacrifice, jealousy and devotion. Lili Damita fills the title role. “Happiness Ahead,” an outstanding comedy-drama with Colleen Moore in the leading role, will also be shown. ROYAL SHOWS “CRAZY MAZIE” “Crazy Maizie,” a clever comedy starring Lillian Harvey in a dual role, is now at the Royal Theatre, Kingsland. Lola, a famous Spanish dancer, arrived from Madrid with her manager and menagerie; and at the same time Maizie Titmus comes home from a boarding school in Madrid. She is received into her family, who are quite unaware that she is the famous dancer. From this situation the most amusing complications arise. Her stepfather is sweet on Lola, and doe 3 not recognise Maizie in the siren of the stage. Bobby Brown falls in love with Maizie, but also pursues Lola. Vastly amusing scenes occur when Mrs. Titmus discovers the three of them together. Eventually Lola throws off her theatrical disguise and confesses that the two girls to whom Bobby has lost his heart are one and the same, and the tangle is straightened out to the satisfaction of all concerned. “The Opening Night,” an intriguing drama of shipwreck, with Claire Windsor in the leading role, will also be shown.