"THE LION HAS WINGS"
London - Films "The Lion Has Wings," sponsored by the British Government, is Alexander Korda's new British production, and tells the stirring'story of how Great Britain gradually, awoke to the menace of Hitlerisin; Written by lan Dalrymple, it shows the swift and efficient transformation of a nation devoted to the pursuits of peace into a people mightily afmied' to resist aggression. It contrasts in a sequence of fascinating shots the spirit of the Empire, devoted to sport, seeking education, concerned with progress, with the spirit of Nazi Germany, drilling, marching, organising, i preparing-day and night for one purpose, arid one.purpose only—war! The first episodes of the war are brilliantly reconstructed, including actual shots of .the daring raid on Kiel, and featuring the men who carried out the raid. Merle Qberon, Ralph Richardson, Flbra Robson, and June Duprez contribute memorable performances, and are supported by Robert Douglas,' Anthony Bushell, Derrick deMarney, and George Carney. The picture is on its way to. New Zealand by air mail, and will be released at an early date by United Artists.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXVIII, Issue 131, 30 November 1939, Page 22
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179"THE LION HAS WINGS" Evening Post, Volume CXXVIII, Issue 131, 30 November 1939, Page 22
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