AMUSEMENTS

Wairarapa Daily Times, 13 June 1932, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

THE REGENT. ‘ < the yellow TICKET. ’’ ‘‘ The Yellow Ticket,” which heads the programme at the Regent is based on a well-known stage play of the same name by 'Michael Morton. The stars are Elissa Landin, Lionel Barrymoreand Laurence Oliver. The story is that of a young and courageous girl who had to fight single handed against the cruel intrigue and injustices of Czarist Russia’s Secret Police for the romance and happiness that was rightfully hers. How she matches her wits against' those of the hateful head of this insidious organisation, and in the end kills him in self protection, leads the film to a startling denouement. “The Yellow Ticket,” is said to afford Miss Landi an exceptional opportunity to display her great emotional and acting ability. Barrymore, too, has been widely acclaimed for his work in the role of the relentless police head, as ha 3 Olivier who plays the romantic male lead. Large and lavish sets, which mark all Raoul Walsh’s productions, form an interesting and impressive background for the unfolding of the stojy. These include a Russian village, complete in every detail, the ornate palace of the Police head, a realistic Russian railway station and the interior of a train as well as some unique views of St. Petersburg prison. The remainder of the cast is in keeping with Walsh’s high standard of production. Seats may be reserved at Yare’s, ’phone 1333. COSY THEATRE. “MY SIN.” Paramount’s “My Sin,” described as one of the season’s most interesting talikng pictures, is now showing at the Cosy Theatre. It unfolds a thrilling story of the regeneration of a man and woman, one crushed by bitter circumstances, the other demoralised by wild living. Tallulah Bankhead, vivacious, talented, and charming, with a record of stage successes in both America and England, and Fredric March, rich in stage and cinematic experience, fill the leading roles. The story is filled with dramatic incidents. Its vivid scenes reach from the tropical atmosphere of Panama to the noise and hurry of sophisticated New York. A master hand has taken the theme and woven vigorous action into a thrilling drama that intrigues the imagination and grips the emotions. Paramount, realising the rich possibilities of the story for pictured dramatics, selected the most gifted artistg available in making up the east, Thtre is g strong Supporting cast. Seats may be reserved at Vare’s, ’phone 1333.