PLAZA THEATRE.

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20630, 20 August 1932, Page 18

PLAZA THEATRE.

an arliss picture. Perhaps the roost outstandingly popular actor on the talking screen, George Arliss, whose character portrayals have made him world-famous, "adds yet another to his list of triumphs by his work in "The Man Who Played God," which will start at the Plais to-day. The production of this picture gives a glimpse of the heights to which the talking picture art can aspire in the realm of genuine artistry. Mr Arlias takes the role of a celebrated musician, who is admired and respected by all who know fcim. By • bomb, thrown a window, as he Is about to play for a king, he is sud-_ denly rendered stone deaf. Thus deprived ot his music, lie loses faith in mankind and plans to take his life. He is prevented from committing suicide by his servant, and in time he learns the art of lip-reading and finds a new joy in life. He mysteriously takes the part of an unknown god in the affairs of others, befriending them in many ways. In addition to the dramatic side of the picture there is • pleasing romance woven into the story and a very fine supporting Cast.