THE REGENT.

Wairarapa Age, 20 December 1932, Page 2

THE REGENT.

"SKY DEVILS’’ FINALLY TO-NIGHT. "Sky Devils" is to be shown finally at the Regent Theatre to-night. Reserves at Vare’s, ’phone 1333.

COMING TO-MORROW. “BEN HUR.” The magnificent plot, fine characterisation and beautiful love story are among the outstanding reasons why Metro-Gold wyn-Mayer’s ‘ ‘ Ben Hur ’ ’ has gripped the imagination of the world. In the marvellously sound synchronised picture coming to the Regent Theatre to-morrow, when it will be shown at matinee and evening performances, the splendid portrayals of Ben Hur by Ramon Novarro, Esther by May McAvoy, Mother of Hur by Claire McDowell, and Tirzah by Kathleen Key, add, it is said, to the effect end enhance the romance. These players live the romantic side of the story, which is just as engrossing as the sea battle or even the chariot race, both of which are ten times more stirring in sound. Miss McAvoy is a charming Esther, daughter of the Merchant of Antioch, who secretly has saved the /Hur fortune for the young heir, and Ramon Novarro in the Ben Hur role is handsome, valiant, marked by sincerity, depth and range of feeling. Perhaps the deepest note is struck after Ben Hur and Esther set out to find his lost kin, who have been immured in a forgotten Roman dungeon and (unknown to him) finally released as outcasts. Sorrow is turned to joy after Esther discovers the outcasts in the Vale of Hinnom, takes them to the Divine Healer, whoso benediction cures them and the happy four are reunited. Seats may be reserved at Vare’s ’phone 1333.