REGENT THEATRE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 240, 11 October 1938, Page 9

REGENT THEATRE

“THAT CERTAIN WOMAN” Again given a photoplay that has plenty of scope for her unique emotional talents, Bette Davis will be .seen finally to-night at the Regent Theatre in “That Certain Woman,” a Warner Bros, melodrama. Adventure, romantic love, martyrdom, mother - love are all portrayed by blonde Bette in the course of this exciting drama, which was both written and directed by Edmund Goulding. Henry Fonda carries the male romantic interest, while others in the cast include lan Hunter, Anita Louise, Donald Crisp, Hugh O’Connell, Mary Phillips, and Herbert Rawlinson. The scenes of the action include Monte Carlo, witfl some very striking sets, and Paris, as well as New York city. “Renfrew of the Royal Mounted.” “Renfrew of the Royal Mounted,” described as The Rose Marie of 1938, because of the rich voice of the star, James Newill, will commence at the Regent Theatre to-morrow. James Newill resembles Nelson Eddy, not only in voice quality but also in appearance and his type of acting. He is supported by Carol Hughes and Lightning, the wonder dog. James Newill will need no introduction as he is already famous as a stage and radio singing star and the producers have taken adventage of this by introducing his rich baritone voice in four stirring song hits. The other picture on the programme, ‘‘Something to Sing About” was produced by Victor Schertzinger the producer of “One Night of Love.” The star of this production is James Cagney, who is seen in the role of a celebrated dancer of the Fred Astaire type. He does two eccentric solo dances, which will have the audiences on the edge of their seats and another in which he is the centre of a dancing trio. He is ably supported by Miss Evelyn Daw, a golden voiced beauty whom Victor Schertzinger considers as Jeanette MacDonald’s chief rival for the honour of being the screen’s leading singing actress.