REGENT THEATRE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 159, 10 July 1935, Page 9

REGENT THEATRE

“IT HAPPENED IN NEW YORK.’’ I Full of fun, excitement, and romance “It .Happened in New York,” Universal’s clever comedy-drama coining to the Regent Theatre to-day. An array of star names heads the cast, including Lyle Talbot, Gertrude Michael, Heather Angel, Hugh O’Connell, Robert Gleckler, and many other artists. This story, loaded with suspense and thrills, races forward to an unexpected and explosive climax, not unmindful of a multitude of hearty comedy situations. The clover dialogue, deft direction, splendid acting, and all-round produetion makes this picture one of the most entertaining. The second feature is “(Straight From the Heart.'’ Occasionally, along comes a picture of such excellence that a critic wants to toss all inhibitions to the four winds and shout its merits from the housetops. Such a. movie is “Straight from the Heart,” Universal’s romantic drama featuring Mary Aster, Roger Pryor, Baby .Jane, Henry Annetta and Grant Mitchell. An absorbingly interesting story enacted by a splendid cast, it is of especial interest because it brings us Baby Jane, only three and a-half years old, but, in our opinion the most important screen “find” in a long time. Comedy is plentifully supplied by Andy Devine and Henry Ar inetta. Every other member of the supporting cast which includes Miss Coombe, Robert McWade and many others, deserves the highest praise. Full credit should be given Scott R. Beal for his intelligent and forceful direction and to Doris Anderson who I wrote the very human and decidedly “different” screen story. By all means include this picture on your “inust see” ]ist.