ANOTHER BRITISH TRIUMPH

Evening Star, Issue 21284, 13 December 1932, Page 1

ANOTHER BRITISH TRIUMPH

‘ FRAIL WOMEN ’ FOR ST. JAMES Strongly dramatic in its theme, ‘ Frail Women,’ the British Radio production which will be shown at the St. James Theatre on Friday, must be regarded as another triumph for British film enterprise. Alary Newcomb and Owen Nares are the stars. Mary Newcomb brings with her a wealth of experience and success, which has been won not only on the London stage, but also on Broadway. ‘Frail Women’ is Aliss Newcomb’s first picture, and it has been highly praised at every appearance. As the woman forced by circumstances to lead a somewhat irregular life, she gives a performance in a tensely dramatic role that is most impressive. Opposite her is Owen Nares, already well known to patrons of tho kinema. Ho is called upon in ‘ Frail Women ’ to give a highly emotional performance, and lie handles, the part with tho assurance born of his experience. An outstanding characterisation is that given by Edmund Gwen as the bookmaker. Rough and loud in appearance, but with a heart of gold, he wins sympathy and affection from not only tho characters in the story, but also from the audience. The supporting cast includes Alargaret Vines, Frederick Peisley, and Jane Welsh.