“SO THIS IS COLLEGE”

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 886, 1 February 1930, Page 18

“SO THIS IS COLLEGE”

FOOTBALL AND FLIRTATIONS THE REGENT ATTRACTION College life is always an interesting theme, particularly when the college is one of those American institutions where young men and young women combine so pleasantly in the pursuit of knowledge. At the institution featured in “So This Is College," which had its initial screening at the Regent last evening, there were so many pleasant distinctions that one could not help wondering where the education came in. HOWEVER, there is no doubt but that it was a very excellent school of experience. Particularly for Biff and Eddie, the dual heroes of the football team, and victors in many flirtation “campaigns.” Both are in their third and last year, and both have been fast friends throughout their college life. Everything has gone very smoothly and they shared their ties and their girls in the greatest harmony until along comes one Babs, to very much upset the even tenor of their ways. Both boys fall heavily for Babs, and Eddie probably the harder. Biff has taken it very seriously, and when lie explains just how serious it is Eddie promises to hold off. He does _so successfully, until, piqued at Eddie’s avoidance of her, Babs virtually runs off with him in her motor-car. Of course this results in friction between the two boys, friction that increases until the day of the big match comes along, when they are sworn enemies. This affects their play, and they are so badly off their game that they effectually upset the whole combination of their side. Fortunately, during the interval, they learn that Babs, a heartless little flirt, is actually engaged to another. They quickly make up their differences and in a thrilling climax pull the game out of the fire. The setting gives ample scope for excellent comedy and this is fully taken advantage of by the comedians, and naturally in a college one finds many. There is also a large measure of romance, and in the big football game many thrilling scenes. There is also a little music and a little dancing to complete a very entertaining film. With two sound reviews—Metro - Goldwyn world news and Pathe Audio Review, an interesting range of topical events is shown. These are particularly enjoyable. “Leaping Love” is the title of a diverting comedy featuring Charlie Chase. Charlie is a cabaret entertainer and his many affairs of the heart give rise to some excellent comedy. “The Dancing Dolls,” a cleverlystaged marionette show, is the stage attraction for the week. It was warmly received, as also was the entr’acte, “The Pagan Love Song,” played by the organ and orchestra. The overture by the orchestra under Mr. J. Whiteford Waugh, assisted by Mr. Ewart Lyne on the grand organ, was “My Dream Memory,” from the “Street Girl.” Two other enjoyable items were Schubert’s “March Militaire” and a “Merry Widow” selection played on the organ by Mr. Ewart Lyne. EMPRESS, NEWTON “Father and Son,” ono of the two fine talkies at the Empress Theatre, Newton, is an appealing story of a father’s love for his little son, a love which eclipses his ambition. Jack Holt is the star and little Micky McBan portrays an important part. A second big talkie being presented at the Empress is “’The Fall of Eve,” the hilarious talking comedy which delighted audiences at the Civic Theatre recently. Ford Sterling, Patsy Ruth Miller, and Betty Farrington are the stars in this tale of a man who tried to “pass off” his secretary as his wife, with surprising results. GREY LYNN CINEMA “Interference,” the splendidly produced talkie which is now at the Grey Lynn Cinema, is excellent entertainment in every way. The story is an exceedingly dramatic one of blackmail in London society and the cast includes such outstanding actors as Clive Brook, Evelyn Brent, William Powell and Doris Kenyon, all of whom are stars in their own right. The dialogue is remarkably clear. A number of shorter talkie items is also being presented. At the Tivoli Theatre, Karangahape Road, are two talkies. “The Letter,” Somerset Maugham’s dramatic tale of Singapore, starring the late Jeanne Eagels, is followed by “Lucky Star,” the first talkie by Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell. A remarkable cast supports Richard Barthelmess in “The Wheel of Chance,” the new First National screen drama now at the Lyric Theatre.