GABLE-CRAWFORD COMBINATION

Evening Star, Issue 22047, 5 June 1935, Page 14

GABLE-CRAWFORD COMBINATION

APPEARS IN * CHAINED ’ FOR EMPIRE Two of the most popular players on the American screen, Clark Gable and Joan Crawford, appear together for the first time since their memorable performances in ‘ Dancing Lady ’ in the sophisticated drama ‘ Chained,’ which will start at the Empire on Friday. Joan Crawford also appeared with great success in ‘ Grand Hotel,’ ‘ Letty ynton,’ ‘ Possessed,’ and ‘ Sadie M'Kee,’ and her many admirers should find excellent entertainment in this modern psychological study. In general treatment the film bears the stamp of the Noel Coward influence. This is particularly evident in the final scene, in which the three principal characters discuss a decision which is to profoundly change their lives. The dialogue is always smart and polished, and the picture abounds in dramatic incidents. THe story deals with a beautiful girl who is fascinated by one man, but cannot sacrifice the happiness of her husband, to whom she is deeply indebted. Following the new trend of fast-moving pictures, the background against' which the action takes place is as swift-changing as the emotions of the players themselves. The role taken by Joan Crawford is similar to those in which she has scored her recent triumphs, and she should add considerably to her laurels by her inspired portrayal. Clark Gable also is ! seen -at his best as a dashing South American rancher. Other prominent members of the cast are Otto Kruger, Stuart Erwin, and Una O’Connor.