OCTAGON
Satirical comedy on the complications of the modern banking system is the keynote of ‘ The Gnv-nor,’ the Britishproduced George Arliss film which is now at the Octagon. Heading a talented east, Arliss further enhances his reputation as a character actor. He surprises many of his old admirers by aopenriiig as a disreputable and aged French tramp. Trading on his connec-
tion by name with the ancient and lofty house of Rothschild, he shares a fair amount of its fortune and turns it into fairly worthy channels. Sparkling comedy runs through ‘ Things Are Looking Up,’ in which the vivacious Cicely Courtneidge has the support of a strong cast. The amusing story is remarkable for its many complications, which will be understood when it is realised that Cicely, as a circus rider, particularly capable in the sawdust ring, takes school duty for a runaway sister without knowing anything of the school cuiTiculum. There are some splendid circus scenes in the picture, which is a riot of wholesome fun from beginning to end. Some brilliant comedy work is contributed by Max Miller.
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Evening Star, Issue 22414, 11 August 1936, Page 6
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180OCTAGON Evening Star, Issue 22414, 11 August 1936, Page 6
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