'ROME EXPRESS' A THRILLER

Evening Star, Issue 21631, 29 January 1934, Page 11

'ROME EXPRESS' A THRILLER

COMING TO ST. JAMES Brilliant in technique, brilliant in photography, stars, story, and everything else you look for in a super, film,' ‘ Rome Express ’ is the first great “ super.” from the new GaumontBritish studios, and fulfils every promise made by Gaumont at the opening of the studios. It ranks Walter Forde as one of the world’s few first-rate * directors. To merely mention the cast—Esther Ralston, Conrad Veidt, Cedric Hardwicke, Joan Barry, Harold Huth, Gordon Barker, Donald Calthrop, Muriel Aked, Eliot_ Makeham, Frank Vosper, Finlay Currie, and Hugh Williams. Walter Forde has handled his matc- ' rial in a masterly manner indeed. Each of these players is made the most of in a story that gives each of them a very good chance. Of course, the leaders shine particularly, but it can certainly be said that each part has been given very careful, consideration and a bright star to fill it. The film tells an exciting mystery story, the whole of the action of which takes place on the famous transcontinental express. The atmosphere of a train journey is reproduced with amazing realism. ‘ Rome Express ’ is a film in which every Britisher should delight. It is a triumph for England as well as for director, stars, and Gaumonf-British. The release by British Dominions Films will be at the St. James, commencing Friday,