THEATRE ROYAL

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21533, 24 July 1935, Page 7

THEATRE ROYAL

"HOUSE OF ROTHSCHILD'* AND "MR WHAT'S ifrs NAME"

Following the season of Menuhin, the Theatre Royal will, reopen on Friday with a double-feature programme which should attract much attention among picturegoers who'seek quality in entertainment. The main leature will be a return season of "The House of Rothschild," the brilliant 20th Century production starring George Arliss, and this will be supported by a British feature comedy, "Mr What's His Name," starring Seymour Hicks.

In the character of Rothschild, Mr Arliss is as good in this role as he was as Disraeli a few years ago. His performance in "The House of Rothschild" recalls his former triumph and adds much to his fame as an interpreter of great historical roles. It is a remarkable study to watch him as the war financier of Napoleonic times, driving hard bargains with emperors, statesmen, and princes, planning the overthrow of those who oppose his schemes, and finally putting the whole weight of his millions behind Britain and the Allies. From the moment when Nathan Rothschild (Arliss) realises that he and his four brothers must decide whether they will lend money to Napoleon, who offers double interest, or to those who are ranged against the might of France and the little Corsican, Napoleon/' the action reaches an intensity of interest ivhich is rarely seen on the screen.

Although the figure of Arliss towers above all the others in the picture—and ho is shown in a dual role—the cast is exceptionally strong in individual talent, and includes in its long list of stars Florence Arliss (wife of the actor), Loretta Young, C. Aubrey Smith, Boris Karloff, and Robert Young. .The whole film is a masterpiece of production and one of the outstanding successes of the screen. The second film, "Mr What's His Name," provides a balance to the programme with its light comedy. In the hilarious story, a train accident anct subsequent loss of memory convert a "sauce king" into a "beauty specialist," and the leading of th)E double life naturally provides many complications and humorous situations. Box plans are now open at the D.I.C. LIBERTY "HELLDOKADO" AND "ONE HOUR LATE" The very realistic storm scenes produced in "Helldorado," the chief attraction at the Liberty Theatre this week, are a revelation of the great progress which has been made in film production since the coming of the talking picture. It is, however, the excellent acting of a cast which includes Richard Arlen, Madge Evans, and Ralph Bellamy that makes this film very good entertainment

. "One Hour Late" is the second attraction at the Liberty. Joe Morrison and Helen Twelvetrees are responsible for good acting in the main parts.