JAMES CAGNEY—STORMCENTRE

Evening Star, Issue 22191, 20 November 1935, Page 18

JAMES CAGNEY—STORMCENTRE

AGGRESSIVE ROLE 111 IRISH COMEDY It is easy to understand why James Cagney is popular with theatregoers. To see him tor the iirst time is to realise that here is something fresh—nob new, for actors of Jus type have been seen in the films, but it is some time since anyone filling the same roles as ho does has been presented to the public. He is to be seen in ‘ The Irish In Us,’ coming to the Empire on F.riday, in a part for which he is peculiarly suited. As an actor lie is capable always, but he has personal finalities which are more valuable to him than his ability to act. He brings with him an air of efficiency and forccfulness that gives -to his interpretation of a part a crispness that is stimulating. Cagney has built up a reputation for appearing in pictures which have fast action. 'There is nobody in the films to-day who uses his fists more to settle arguments. The lament of “ E.V.L.,” the film critic for ‘ Punch,’ who saw a recent offering in England, was that in it Cagney was too mild. “l_sat there,” he said, ‘‘ waiting for the little volcano to Hare up and double his lists, bub not a blow was struck. It is incredible.” One can agree with “ E.V.L.” that all of Cagney’s “ fans ” must have been disappointed, but there is no danger of unfulfilled hopes in store for the “ fan ” who .sees Cagney’s present offering.