PLAZA THEATRE

Dominion, Volume 30, Issue 190, 8 May 1937, Page 16

PLAZA THEATRE

“His Lordship” That powerful actor, George Arliss, gives further proof of his consummate artistry by taking the character of two men bitterly opposed to each other iu "His Lordship,” the Gaumount-British romance, which headed the new programme at the Plaza Theatre yesterday. The story deals with two separate characters in the star role, two brothers exactly opposite iu character and temperament, who have to appear on the screen at the same time. This is made possible by a split-screen process, and it is highly intriguing to watch the groat actor nortrayiug the two characters with all his polished skill. One of the most amusing episodes is that in which Arliss has to shake hands with himself, and anwser himself back. The narrative records the efforts of two Englishmen to prevent the brother of one of them, Lord Doncaster. British Foreign Secretary, from plunging Britain into war with an Eastern Power. Set in London, with colourful glimpses of the Near East, the .story develops round the differences of the totally dissimilar brothers, and the romance of the youthful adventurer with Duncastcr’s secretary. Richard, the ne'er-do-well brother, impersonates Duneaster. and brings about an exciting <jimax; Howard, the younger man, gets his girl, and Duneaster honoured by the nation. The romantic atmosphere is well sustained by those very attractive actors. Rene Ray and Romillv Lunge. A highly entertaining supporting programme included an eloquent appeal for support of the King George V memorial fund by the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Rt. Hon. M. J. Savage, whose appeal was supported by a set of snaps showing the splendid work which is being carried on in the Dominion at health camps for children. ,