REGENT THEATRE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 242, 13 October 1936, Page 9

REGENT THEATRE

“A WOMAN ALONE” Life in the Imperial Russia of TsarJst days is vividly portrayed in “A Woman Alone,” featuring Anna Sten, which is showing finally to-night at the Regent Theatre. The picture reveals all the colourful glitter of the army and society, but at the same time throws light on the rigid and unfair military laws of the day. Anna Sten gives a fine portrayal of Maria, a peasant girl working in a big city residence. Henry Wilcoxon has the leading male lead as Captain Ilinsky, an officer in the army. Included in the film are some fine scenes of dancing among both peasants and society folk, as well as harmonious folk-songs sung in their native tongue. The supports are of good quality, and include scenes of Wales and a coloured cartoon dealing with the adventures of Simple Simon. Chostiakoff Concert. Keen interest is being played by music-lovers and supporters of the Wanganui Highland Pipe Band in the farewell concert to be given iat the Regent Theatre to-morrow evening by the eminent Russian tenor, Senia Chostiakoff, and associate artists. Senia Chostiakoff, who made his first appearance in New Zealand with the famous Don Cossack Choir in 1926, has fired the public imagination by the quality of his voice, which has been heard over the air during recent weeks. In every centre in which he has made an appearance there has been a record attendance of the public, and in many cases it has been impossible to accommodate all those seeking admission. His repertoire is an extensive one, and will include songs to please every taste. He gives only one farewell recital in Wanganui and the opportunity afforded is one too good to miss. Supporting Senia Chostiakoff will be Louis Fox, one of the leading violinists of Australasia. The celebrated duet “Misere," from II Trovatore, will be eagerly looked forward to. This will be featured by Madame G. W. Perrett and M. Chostiakoff. Forty-five minutes of selected short subjects will be screened. A special concession is available to students in parties of twelve or more. The plan is reported to be filling rapidly at the D.I.C. “Mystery of Mary Celeste” Thirteen souls and a black cat aboard an ill-fated ship on a thrill surging sea of mystery. This in a “nut-shell’ is the story of “The Mystery of the Mary Celeste,” which comes to the Regent Theatre to-mor-row afternoon and Thursday and Friday. The specially selected cast of “The Mystery of the Mary Celeste” is headed by Bela Lugosi of '‘Dracula” fame, Shirley Grey and Arthur Margetson.