RUSSIA UN THE SCREEN

Evening Star, Issue 20863, 5 August 1931, Page 5

RUSSIA UN THE SCREEN

SENSATIONAL FILM FOR STRAND Rich in colourful detail of intimate life in modern Soviet Russia, 4 The Spy/ dramatic Fox Movietone romance, featuring Kay Johnston, Noil Hamilton, and John Halliday, will commence at the Strand Theatre next Friday. The drama is a swift-moving narrative packed with the turbulent emotion characteristic of tho liberty-loving Communists. Kay Johnson, as the patrician wife of an aristocrat, gives, it is said, a superb performance in the feminine load. Neil Hamilton, ns her husband and head of tho little family whose struggles against the intrigue and oppression of the Tchekist spies form the premise of tho drama, is .said to do the finest work iof his career. John. Halliday, the well-known Now Vork stage actor, makes of the title role a sinister, skulking character typifying the very spirit of the scheming Tchokists. it is the plots and maehinatons of this man and the organisations he represents that constantly overshadow the faithful lovers. An unusual twist is given to the dramatic plot when Freddie Frederick, as Kolya, tho little son, turns himself in as involved in the murder of “Tho Spy”— a deed for which his father and mother are on trial and which finally brings happiness to all concerned. This lias been described as tho strongest child role enacted on the screen since Jackie Coogan’s immortal portrayal of “The Kid.” Others whoso work stands out brilliantly in this vivit. portrayal of mystery and romance are Milton Holmes, Austen Jewell, and Henry Kolker. The box plans are at Tho Bristol.