REGENT THEATRE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 253, 25 October 1937, Page 9

REGENT THEATRE

“FAREWELL AGAIN” The Erich Pommel production 'Farewell Again,” which had its first screenings before large and appreciative audiences at the Regent Theatre on Saturday is one of the most unusual films ever produced. “Farewell Again,” which was based on an actual happening at the time of the trouble in Palestine last year, was originally entitled “Troopship,” for it is the story of an English troopship which is bringing back to England a regiment which has just completed five years’ service in India. Shortly before the ship reaches port it is learned that a state of emergency in the Near East makes it necessary for the regiment to re-embark almost immedi-

ately after its arrival. The War Office grants the men six hours’ leave when the ship reaches Southampton, and this brief respite from duty provides a fascinating study and give scope for some very creditable acting. Not only is the picture extraordinarily exciting, but in addition it presents a vivid manner a cross-section of English life. Leslie Banks and Flora Robson head the cast and the acting of both is of an exceptionally high standard. Another prominent , role is handled in masterly fashion by Sebastian Shaw, who will be remembered for his brilliant work in a ’ previous London Films production, “Men Are Not Gods.” The supporting programme which is being presented in conjunction with “Farewell Again” . Includes Walt Disney’s celebrated . Revue, consisting of the Academy

Award cartoons in technicolour for the last live years. These were “Birds and Trees,” “Three Little Pigs.” ‘The Hare and the Tortoise,” "Three Orphan Kittens” and “The Country Cousin.” “The Go-Getter.” Fast and exciting in movement, comic and intriguing in dialogue, and in situations, “The Go-Getter,” commencing on Wednesday at the Regent Theatre owes its refreshing success partly to its being a Cappy Ricks story by Peter B. Kyne, and partly to the very real interpretations of the original characters which Charles Winninger (as Ricks), and George Brent (as the “Go-Getter”) present. The plot is packed with action. Winninger’s acting is alone enough to carry the film to the forefront.