REGENT THEATRE.

Waipa Post, Volume 44, Issue 3178, 17 May 1932, Page 8

REGENT THEATRE.

TINAL SCREENING TO-NIGHT. , "FRANKENSTEIN." Attendances at the Regent on Saturday and Monday were large, and also very appreciative of the marvellous production, " Frankenstein," the principal offering, which is to have its final screening locally to-night. It is nerve-racking in some respects, but the chief effect on audiences appears to be its absolutely unique style and clever photography. The effects intended by the producer have been achieved by master photographers, and altogether.it is a picture that will be talked about for many a day. Dr Frankenstein's scientifically-controlled monster quite thrilled the audiences in Te Awamutu, just as it did in the cities.

"PERSONAL MAID." TO-MORROW NIGHT ONLY, Two sisters playing sister roles in ■r-a motion picture is the interesting and | novel situation developed in Para- | mount's "Personal Maid" the Wednesday attraction at the Regent Theatre. Nancy Carroll, the star of the | production, has the rtole of Nora, a • personal maid. Terry Carroll, Nancy's sister, is seen in the role of Nora's sister Anna, in the picture. This is "the first time that the Carroll sisters have played the parts of sisters in a filjm, although they have been seen to- ■ gether on the screen before, and frequently on the stage. Nancy and Terry -were together the first time > they appeared on the stage. They entered for an "amateur" night contest, did a along and dance act, won the contest and started their stage careers inv a "sister act. Nancy was

only sixteen at the time. Terry had a part in Nancy's starring vehicle. "Stolen Heaven." and also appeared in the Clara Bow picture, "Her Wedding Night." "I have been in quite a number of motion pictures," said Terry, "but I did not dream I had a 'fan' following until recently when I began to receive letters, requests for autographs and personal calls." Terry is a blonde about the same height and weight as the titian-haired Nancy. The youngest Carroll sister, Elsie, has b:ack hair. "CHEATERS AT PLAY." ✓ . THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. A string of priceless emeralds is the glittering bait that lures a horde of covetous crooks aboard a big ocean liner—and life becomes one surprise after another to all concerned! Breathless thiiiills, hilarious comedy, swift action and an absorbingly "different" romance all feature "Cheaters at Play," the delightful attraction that will be offered to the patrons of the Regent Theatre beginning on Thursday. A brilliant cast, headed by masterful Thomas Meighan, inimitable Charlotte Greenwood, popular William Bakewell, charming Barbara Weeks, wistful Linda Watkins, and menacing Ralph Morgan; the suave direction of Hamiluton MacFadden, and a gripping adaptation of the Louis Joseph. Vance best seller —these are some of; the items that make this Fox Films picture approach perfection as screen entertainment. Deft burglars aboard ship, a thrilling flight on the. liner's mail plane, and ingenious last minute rescue are but a few of the highspots in this remarkable offering. Whatever else you do, don't miss "Cheaters at Play."