TIVOLI THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 122, 19 November 1938, Page 7

TIVOLI THEATRE.

"Four Men and a Prayer."

The startling film "Four Men and a Prayer" commences on Tuesday at the [Tivoli Theatre. The theme is an inspiring departure from the usual sac[charine movie affection. Four stalwart young men, with a grand old sol- | dier-father, are bound by a gallant pledge to rove the world to avenge his [dishonour and death. That great love pervades the entire story. Yet the shimmering beauty of Loretta Young and her love for one of the brothers, Richard Greene (a new star discovery) is a joy to behold. Miss Young gives a flawless performance as the American girl who covers her intense loyalty to the brothers' cause with an "American" flippancy which amazes her British sweetheart most of all, but more than anything puts spirit and vigour into the grim quest. There are superb characterisations in the great cast. Special mention should be made of George Sanders, David Niven, William Henry (the other three brothers), C. Aubrey Smith (the father), J. Edward Bromberg, John Carradine, Alan Hale, Reginald Denny, Berton Churchill, and Barry Fitzgerald. Gay humour vies with thriling mystery and sparkling dialogue with exciting romance in "Half Angel," the Darryl F. Zanuck Twentieth Century production which will be the second attraction. Frances Dee, Brian Donlevy, and droll Charles Butterworth are featured at the head of an imposing cast that also includes Helen Westley, Henry Stephenson, and Sara Haden. "Half Angel" raises itself beyond the ordinary in the opening scenes, with Miss Dee on trial for the poison murder of her father. Everybody is convinced of her guilt—with the exception of Brian Donlevy, a dashing reporter, and comical Charles Butterworth.