FAY WRAY AS AH IMPOSTER

Evening Star, Issue 21824, 13 September 1934, Page 12

FAY WRAY AS AH IMPOSTER

1H ‘ COUNTESS ' OF MONTE CRISTO An intriguing and unusual story, which has as its background the lile of the Austrian capital and the atmosphere of winter in Central Europe, is unfolded in ‘ The Countess of Monte Cristo,’ which commences to-morrow at the Strand. The picture shows that high adventure may come to those who act on impulse. Two girls, one acting mi impulse and the other so far undei the influence of cognac as not to care, depart suddenly from a film studio where they are employed as ‘‘ extras. The car they take is not theirs, nor are the clothes they wear, nor bale they any money. Yet they manage to stay for a week in a luxury hotel as the ‘ ‘ Countess of Monte Cristo and her maid—a remarkable feat, involving much scheming and intrigue. All the opportunities offered by such a situation have been taken advantage or to the full, and the result is both amusing and satisfying. Fay Wray, in a difficult part, emerges with distinction. Public favourite, however, will probably be laid Lukas, seen as Rumowsln, a eleven crook of international fame. His acting is good and his appearance pleasing. His lot, however, is an unhappy one, for he falls in love and, to use his own words, “ that is fatal for one in my profession.” And so it proves. Reginald Owen is seen as another engaging’ crook, while comedy is provided by Patsy Kelly as Mirai. The story of the film is so well developed, without faults or omissions, that it is almost possible to believe that so great an impersonation could be successful.