"WHITE ENSIGN."

Evening Post, Volume CXVIII, Issue 58, 6 September 1934, Page 8

"WHITE ENSIGN."

At the De Luxe Tomorrow.

The sense of security that comes with the' presence of armed assistance is amply demonstrated in the Sound City picture, "White Ensign," to be shown at the JJe Lux Theatre,' .commencing tomorrow. While the world calls for reduced armaments it is often forgotten that Britams far-flung possessions necessitate a protective policy, and here is shown the plight of a small colony, of British residents during a revolution aimed at commercial interests. The veteran Consul, with a. long experience of similar disturbances in various parts, naturally leans on the patrolling Fleet, and a broadcast SOS breaks in on a peaceful Sunday service on a cruiser. This is passed on to ,a sleek submarine, and it is not long before the battleship looms on the troubled horizon. The ensuing story is impressively unfolded. It is stated that the Admiralty officials permitted much assistance by various arms of the service during the production of the film. Anthony Kimmins as a lieutenant-commander is a debonair type. Molly Lament, skilfully handles the part of the Consul's daughter. The casting of the remainder of the characters is also good. "White Ensign" received its London premiere in the presence of a distinguished audience including Admirals of the Fleet Earl Jellicoe, Earl Beatty, and Sir Roger Kc'ycs. In addition,, on the stage, a special added attraction, "The Roland Sextet," juvenile musicians, who have just returned from a world tour, will play ■haunting melodies. .. :