‘THE IRON MASK’
AT STRAND OH FRIDAY Douglas Fairbanks as the valiant D’Artagnau will open the story of ‘ The Iron Mask,’ which comes to the Strand Theatre to-morrow, by stepping from a huge'tapestry representing ‘The Three Musketeers’ and speak the prelude to this story of the undying lovo and valour of the bravo guardsman in whoso hands rested the safety of a kingdom. This spoken prelude will vividly and dramatically present the theme of the story as well as introduce an entirely new and perhaps revolutionary method in sound films. < Th© complete film will be presented with sound and orchestral synchronisation, as well as the spoken interludes in which" the various important characters voice their intents and motives.
As the thrilling tale of mediaeval adventure unfolds, Richelieu soliloquises, explaining his devotion to France which actuated his plottings in the intrigues of church and State and his efforts to direct the destinies of France through the weakling monarch, Louis XIII. _ De Rocbfort addresses the audience in burning words of hate and reThus Mr Fairbanks combines the virtues of both the silent _ screen and the spoken word, maintaining the speed and action so essential to a Fairbanks story, and using voices and sound to intensify and vivify this lively pageant of one of the world’s most romantic and fascinating periods,.
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Evening Star, Issue 20320, 31 October 1929, Page 9
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