THE REGENT

Wairarapa Daily Times, 9 December 1937, Page 8

THE REGENT

“THUNDER IN THE CITY.’’ “Thunder in the City,” which heads the new programme to be screened at the Regent Theatre to-night at 8 o’clock, is described as embodying ribtickling comedy, fast-moving drama and soul-stirring romance, all combined in one of the most entertaining pictures yet to emanate from a film studio. Edward G. Robinson, who is starred, is seen as a high pressure American salesman who goes to England in search of new pastures. Mistaken by distant relatives for a millionaire, he is introduced to a duke in somewhat straitened circumstances and uses his “ballyhoo’ to float a com, pany to develop a miracle metal, mined on the duke’s property. Then in quick succession follow a glorious series of fast-paced_ adventures, full of commercial and rcviantic pitfalls for Edward G., ending in a smashing climax packed with excitement. A brilliant supporting cast is featured in this Atlantic film, including Luli Deste, Nigel Bruce and Constance Collier. Reserves at Perry’s, ’phone 2496. HORRORS OF BOMBING. NEWS PICTURES FROM CHINA. The management of Jhe Regent Theatre announces that, "following on the ordinary programme to-night a news reel will be screened depicting the horrors of air bombing in China. As the. pictures are somewhat gruesome, patrons will be given the opportunity of leaving before they are screened. These pictures of war horrors in Shanghai and Peking are de : finitely unsuitable for children. !