REGENT THEATRE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 243, 13 October 1937, Page 9

REGENT THEATRE

“MAKE WAY FOR TO-MORROW” Notable for its splendid characterisation and emotional story, “Make Way for To-morrow,” which will commence at the Regent Theatre to-day, provides particularly good entertainment. In the words of an American critic “it is the sort of picture that does honour to the moiion picture industry.” The leading players include Beulah Bondi, Victor Moore, Thomas Mitchell, Fay Bainter, Barbara Read, and Maurice Moscovitch (the brilliant Russian actor). Each gives a powerful interpretation of strongly individualistic roles. The story deals with the adventures of an did couple to whom time and fortune have not been kind. Nearing the end of their long lives they find themselves bereft of the comforts of life, and with considerable reluctance turn to their sons and daughter for help. With one in the home of their daughter and the other in that of a son the inevitable quarrels between the “in-laws” arise. The solution finally reached is revealed in situations full of pathos. And yet, much robust humour has been introduced into the picture. The film brings real life situations to the screen, and points a moral powerfully by the grandeur of its story. Rich in action and melodrama, it is a production which brings credit to its author, producer, and the players. In the roles of the old man and his wife, Victor Moore and Beulah Bondi, respectively, are responsible for fine dramatic portrayals, and in the supporting cast Fay Bainter and Thomas Mitchell are impressive, and Barbara Read reveals acting talents of a high order. Strong supporting features add variety to the programme. “Knight Without Armour” Marlene Dietrich and Robert Donat are the stars in Alexander Korda's “Knight Without Armour,” which is to commence on Friday at the Regent Theatre. Her first English picture casts Marlene Dietrich as an alluring Russian countess, and Donat is seen as a mysterious modern knight errant. Heading.the supporting cast are Irene Vanbrugh, Herbert Lomas, Austin Trevor, Basil Gill, Hay Petrie, and Miles Malleson.