REGENI THEATRE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 280, 26 November 1936, Page 9

REGENI THEATRE

“THE THREE MAXIMS.” The excitement and glamour o circus life are well reproduced in “Th< Three Maxims,” the film which i: enjoying a season at the Regen Theatre. It is a British production o a theme that is seldom handled, bu the difficulties that faced the produce: have been so neatly disposed of as t( make a well-connected and entertain ing story, full of tense moments an< rich in humour. There is jealousy hatred and romance in the story, anc it has all been brought out by th< acting of three very fine artists—Tul lio Carminatti, Leslie Banks, am Anna Neagle. The three vie for th< honours in acting, and it is hard to sa\ with assurance which of the trio i best. But for the excellence of th( acting, it is sure, the picture wouk not be more than average entertainment. The story is gripping, but there are times when the action must necessarily be restrained and the reallj tense moments come at the end of the picture. The story is one of a troupe of trapeze artists who rise from the obscurity of country circuses to the stardom of Paris. “Accused” An intriguing murder mystery, together with a strong romantic inter est, makes “Accused,” the Saturday feature at the Regent Theatre, an entertaining picture. The stars art Dolores Del Rio and Douglas Fairbanks,'junr., and they are supported by a strong cast, which includes Florence Desmond and Basil Sydney. Dolores and Douglas play the parts of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Seymour, specialty dancers, and trouble comes their waj when they join a well-known revue company in Paris. The leading lady played by Florence Desmond, become!: enamoured of Tony, and as her advances are not returned she takes it out of his wife during rehearsals b> making fun of her dancing. Later the leading lady is found murdered.