REGENT THEATRE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 59, 11 March 1937, Page 9

REGENT THEATRE

“THE CASE OF THE BLACK CAT" In an amazing mystery melodrama, claimed to be full of thrilling chilk and chilling thrills, “The Case of the Black Cat,” which will be screened to-day and to-nigh,t, has Richard Cortez and June Travis in the starring roles. In support there is an excellent programme of topical gazettes, musical revue and vaudeville headliner. “Sweet Aloes.” “Sweet Aloes” is the unusual title for the unusual picture which is to commence to-morrow at the Regent Theatre. Kay Francis has the difficult role of a woman who surrenders her child to the care of an aristocratic family to save its name and to ensure it advantages in life which it could not have otherwise enjoyed. When, however, she herself finds herself in a position to offer it those advantages she realises that to claim her child, or even to see it, would necessitate revealing her past lift to her husband. Although the part played by Kay Francis is an emotional role, on no occasion does she over-act, and the situations throughout the film are handled with admirable restraint. Settings are tasteful, without being ostentatious, and the gowns worn by Kay Francis and other players are beautiful creations. Roland Young, starred beneath George Brent, is responsible for most of the humour and witty dialogue in the picture. The supporting features include newsreels and an excellent coloured cartoon in which a hilarious cock-fight is depicted.