THRILLING AND SUBTLE

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

THRILLING AND SUBTLE

MURDER .MYSTERY FOR OCTAGON The story of a baffling murder always makes a film of gripping interest, and ‘ The Four Masked Men,’ which will be presented at the Octagon Theatre to. morrow, is no exception to the rule. The plot is handled with subtle clever, ness. Immediately following an intriguing murder several baffling clues aro paraded, and suspicion is allowed torest on numerous players. One by dno they are eliminated, the story working up to a totally unexpected climax. ‘ The Four- Masked Men ’ is stated to.be one of the' finest examples of a film defending for its interest on the principle of suspense. One of the largest and most beautiful sets seen in, » British film was used . for the final scenes, and occupied two-thirds of the floor space available at Twickenham Studios. It was constructed by James Carter, the art director, and represents the Presidential palace in Pernvia. on the occasion of a ball held by the President. During the activities masked men invade the ballroom, and hold the company up, while others rob them of their iewels. The scene is the kev scene to the picture, because it is during this daring hold-up that Sebastian Shaw fas Arthur Phillips) recognises one of tho bandits—a discovery which is later’.to cause bis own death. Judy Kelly, who plays the leading feminine role, was born in Australia in 1913. and she is supported by players of the calibre of John Stuart and Athole Stewart.