REGENT THEATRE
"MAYERLING.” The famous Continental masterpiece. “Mayerling,” in which the ■ famous romance of Rudolph of Austria and the Countess Vetsera is recreated by a glorious cast of stars headed by Charles Boyer and the beautiful Danlielle Darrieux, will be shown'tonight at the Regent Theatre. A world-wide sensation, so amazingly different, only the French could portray it and is perfectly produced to make the synchronious English translation almost superfluous. A new technique—a new brilliance —a new artistry, as France challenges Hollywood with one of the ten best pictures ever made. Metropolitan Films present this magnificent production portrayed by two superlative Continental stars who soar to the highest pinnacle of success in an unforgettable picture. At last there is the true story of the love of Prince Rudolph of Austria and the lovely Marie Vetsera — a romance that shook the world and | created history. The glorious settings, the music of gay Vienna and the pageantry of a great court all are caught with a beauty and fidelity that will prove to be a revelation to all. There is something captivating about the picture, something that holds the audience enraptured with the romance of long ago. For quality of picture and acting it is outstanding and patrons should not miss seeing it. Excellent supporting featurettes complete a . programme which in all respects marks ( a new era of entertainment. The plans are at Nimmo’s and theatre and there is no booking fee.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 4 January 1940, Page 2
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