THE REGENT.

Wairarapa Age, 7 April 1931, Page 2

THE REGENT.

“A -WARM CORNER” FINALLY TO-NIGHT. During the holiday season, capacity audiences have enjoyed delightful entertainment at the Regent Theatre. In “A Warm Corner,” Leslie Henson, an English comedian of brilliant part’, supported by a most capable east, has been making people forget all about floods and other troubles. Tribute has been paid to this most amusing and entertaining comedy, which is British throughout, though it includes scenes on the Lido, in gales of happy laughter. This evening, Masterton theatregoers will have their last chance of seeing and hearing Mr. Henson and hi; fellow-conspirators. The chance is one >hat should on n.r account, be missed. >Vith excellent comedy and other items, the supporting pictures include a splendid sound film of the Waikato River—the first New Zealand talkie. Plans arc at Clarke’s Confectionery, or ring theatre, 2303. . COMMENCING TO-MORROW. “PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ.” Entertainment, plus! is said to sum up “Puttin on the Ritz,” the singing, talking, dancing production from United Artists which opens to-morrow afternoon at the Regent Theatre. Songs by Irving Berlin, and sung by Harry Richman, Broadway musical vomedy star and “best seller” op phonograph records—a dozen gorgeous dance numbers with two hundred danc ers involved—dazzling scenes in night clubs and Broadway revues—a story sparkling with clever dialogue and played, by a cast filled with screen favourites—these are offered in “Puttin’ on the, Ritz.” Richman makes his bow to the screen with this picture and establishes himself not only as & singer, but as an actor of ability and distinct personality as well. His performance in the role of a light-hearted and likeable, yet somewhat conceited, vaudeville star is a particularly deft one, and even without his golden voice ir. the tuneful Berlin melodies', his presence on the screen is more than justified. Joan Bennett, in the feminine lead, wins new laurels for herself and adds another sterling performance to the already imposing list of talking pictures in which she has apeared during her brief career on the screen. Ths inimitable James Gleasoriy'in a comedy role, demonstrates again just why he is one of Broadway’s favourite comedians. With Lilyan Tashman as his Tunning mate Gleason sparkles in his characterisation of a small-time troup er. Aileen Pringle and Richard Tucker. Eddie Kane, Purnell Pratt and others acquit themselves splendidly in important roles. An exceptionally fine supporting programme will be screened with the above attraction. Seats may be reserved at Clarke’s Confectionery, or ring theatre, 2303.