BELOVED ROMANCE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 168, 20 July 1935, Page 14

BELOVED ROMANCE

I "LORNA DOONE" SCREENED. FAVOURITE AT REGENT. The screen version of “Lorna Doone,” commencing to-day at the Regent Theatre, is a triumph for the two principals, John Loder and Victoria Hopper,, and for all concerned. As much perhaps as the exciting story, it is the scenic atmosphere of R. D. Blackmore’s novel that has kept it among the best-beloved of all romances. And it is the pictorial beauty of the (i.m, made among the authentic settings of broad Exmoor that is its most, not able feature. In all its essentials the story of the film is the “Lorna Doone” that Biackmore wrote. AU the well-remembered incidents are here, and well portrayed—the meeting of “girl Jan” Ridd with Lorna, the grow tn of his love for her, his invasion of the outlaws’ stronghold to carry hex away from the villainous Carver IDoone, the attack .on the farmhouse, the extermination of the Dooncs, the -coming of Jan and Lorna to the Court of James. 11, and the final struggle which leads tu the horrible death of Carver Doone Not only are the country scenes well treated but the episode at Court is also a well-handled piece of acting and production. It is a delightfully satirical vignette of the Court of James II Joe Morrison, who has been credited with the introduction uf 20 song hits during the past year, sings two new songs in his new Paramount picture. “One Hour Late,” coming next Wednesday to the Bogent Theatre. The new songs are “A Little Angel fold Me So” and “Me Without You.” Directed by Ralph Murphy. “One Hour Late” has songs and lyrics by Sam Coslow, Lew uens.er and Leo Robin, i he story concerns two young lovers who are separated as a result of a misunderstanding. In the dramatic finale, which takes place iu a broken down elevator, their difficulties are ironed out and they are happily united. It is not often that an adventure romance of the wide open spaces boasts a cast of seasoned performers to compare with that of Zane Grey’s “Rocky Mountain Mystery,” the Paramount picture on the same programme at the Regent Theatre. Headed by Randolph Scott, veteran of Zane Grey pictures, and Ann Sheridan, one of Paramount's “Search For Beauty ” winners, in the leading romantic roles, the cast includes Charles “Chic” Sa ?, famous for his comedy characterisations on stage and screen. « « # • Commencing on Saturday next the Regent Theatre will present the sparkling comedy, “ Radio Pirates? •’ Abounding with originality, witty lines, and catchy melodies “Radio Pirates” comes as a joyous tonic for duff tare, m addition it serves to introduce a new star team in Leslie French and \\ illie Jenkins the two reisming favourites of the London light comedy stage. Mary Lawson is daintiness itself in support, while Hughie Green, the 15-year-old wonder of the English wireless world, provides two superb impersonations of Mae Weft and Maurice Chevalier. Roy Fox and his band assist the “pirates” with a presentation of Hill Billy numbers, featuring “‘Home on the Range,” “Wagon Wheels,” “01’ Faithful,” and “Little Girl, What Nowl” that is outstanding in its excellence and artistry. “Radio Pirat<»s” contains many other delights and is a happy blending of romance, mu th and melodv.