THE REGENT.

Wairarapa Age, 7 May 1935, Page 2

THE REGENT.

EXTENSION OF ARLISS SEASON. On account of its great popularity, the programme headed by “The Last Gentleman, ” with George Arliss in the leading role, is to have its season at Regent Theatre somewhat extended. This programme has been drawing big houses and is to be shown again to’night and at matinee and evening performances to-morrow. The story of f'The Last Gentleman” is whimsical. Depicting the amusing and eventful efforts of an eccentric but lovable old millionaire to choose a worthy heir among his various and colourful relatives, it offers Arliss another great role and the brilliant artist achieves another characterisation as rich and complete as, if in a lighter vein than, his recent triumph as Nathan Rothschild in "The House of Rothschild.” ‘‘The Last Gentleman,” which Leonard Praskins adapted from a play by Katherine Clugston, employs the talking screen in a unique manner which results in a tremendously effective surprise ending. Edna May Oliver, Janet Beecher, Charlotte Henry and Ralph Morgan head the imposing supporting cast which includes Donald Meek, Frank Albertson, Edward Ellis and Joseph Cawthorn, while Sidney Lanfleld directed the comedy in association with Maude T. Howell for United Artists release. The supporting programme includes a Walt Disney technieolour cartoon “The Flying Mouse,” and other amusing and interesting items. Seats may be reserved at Perry’s, ’phone 2496.