KING'S THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 119, 15 November 1929, Page 5

KING'S THEATRE.

When "Fog" was introduced! it shared .in even greater popularity than its two predecessors, "The Cat and the Canary" and "The Green Beetle," and Herbert Wilcox, the English producer, was so impressed with the story .that he decided to make a "talking" picture ■.version of it. This resulted in the first international all-talking photo-play, "Black -which will be seen at the King's ■^Theatre to-night. James Kirkwood, as the weary old Evangelist, whose distorted body does not deter him from endeavouring to save the soul of the mysterious "Tiger" Larrabee, his former master and captain, undoubtedly carries off the honours, though John Loder and Hallam Cooley also have remarkable acting and "talking" abilities. Mary Brian who has the leading feminine role, is all that is appealing as Eunice, who, for some unknown reason, also wishes to seek Larrabee. A fine character portrayal'is that of Jeelo, the cannibal and servant of Larrabee, played by Noble Johnson, who Incidentally appeared as Pharaoh's bodyguard in "The Ten Commandments." Lloyd Hamilton offers very clever comic relief as Temple, the valet of Elmer, another character who is seeking revenge on Captain Larrabee. Unknown happenings— laughter—thrills; sumptuous cabaret scenes— beautiful speaking voices, and a cast of International fame, arc all features of this alldialogue picture.