REGENT THEATRE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 167, 19 July 1935, Page 9

REGENT THEATRE

“BUMBA” \ programme to appeal to all tastes '.aides is showing at the Regent Theatre. The main feature is “Rumba,” a story set in America and Cuba, wheitin a male dancer and a wealthy American girl play their part. George Raft, of Valentino type, with Hie blonde Carole Lombard, play the leading romantic roles, and Margo the famous Cuban dancer, also plays a big part, her dancing being exquisite. Lynne Overman, Alonroe Owsley, Gail Fall rick and other well-known names appear in the cast. Prior to the presentation of the featured film last, night, enthusiastic applause greeted the presentation of the Cuban Rumba by Miss Vivienne Healy and partner, whose vlever exposition or this popular dance was much appreciated by patrons. The demonstration will be repeated to-night. “Lorna Doone” To be screened at the Regent tomorrow, R. D. Blackmore’s “Lorna Donne” has long been regard-ed as one of the great classics of English literature. Since .it first found an enthusiastic leading public nearly seventy years ago. millions all over the world have read the book and glorified in its picturesque excitement. Now brilliantly translated to the “living” screen with

ali its action and teeming thrills against the wild, authentic, natural background of the story, the. irresistible appeal of “Lorna Doonv” is even further enhanced. The heroic figure of that daredevil lc-ver, Janu Bidd. is splendidly portrayed by John Loder and the lovely Lorn i, jealously guared “Princess” of “The Doones,” wildest gang of desperadoes that ever terrorised a countryside, literally ‘ ‘ lives’' in the person of the beautiful English star, Victoria Hopper. The immortal romance of these fwo has thrilled the hearts of lovers everywhere throughout the years, and the screen version of their story makes one of the most exciting, entertaining and unforgettable productions ever filmed. The beautiful scenes of the lovely Devonshire countryside, the spectacular shou of the attack on the Doon-e stronghold, and glorious acting of the stars, Vic toria Hopper and John Lodei, arc just a few of the highlights of the production. It is difficult to imagine anyone better for the loading roles than the two who actually play them. The remainder of the cast is no less capable, including such artists as Amy Veness, George .Curzon, Frank Collier, Herbert. Lomas, Peter Penrose and many others.