RISE OF PARNELL

Evening Star, Issue 22895, 1 March 1938, Page 2

RISE OF PARNELL

TEKBE IRISH MAMA PREVIEWED The. tensely human story of a lov< that affected nations is drawn vividly in. the fictional drama of ‘Parnell/ “ Uncrowned King of Ireland,” which was screened yesterday before an audh enoe including members .of the Catholi< ministry, at the Empire. Clark Gabh and Myrna Ley are in. ; the starring roles.' - - Directed by John .Stahl, from th< original stage play by Elsie T. Schauffi ler, the screen adaptation was writ* ten by John. Van Druten and closely follows the spectacular career of Charlei „ Stewart Parnell, . who, found a greal 1 love more powerful than a great causa Gable and Miss Ley are superb in theii respective roles as the fiery. Irish leade* and the beautiful Katie O’Shea, whom he loves beyond any fame or fortune that political power might bring. ‘ Pan nell,* as it is here presented, international, 'although . it ; remain* essentially Irish, of course. But always it is the dramatic love story of a strike ing individual and a gorgeous woman, presented with supreme artistry.. The suportingcast is one of the', mosl impressive ever assembled for a picture. Included are Edna May Oliver, Billie Burke, Alan Marshall, Edmund Qwenn, Donald Crisp, Berton Churchill, Donald Meek, and others. In addition there is a spectacular group of native ‘lrish who add realistic colour to the scenes. The story describes the historical rise of Parnell, who was the only man eve* to unite the 86 members of. the Iris! Party in a struggle for Home Rule. Hi! love of Katie O’Snea, a married woman, the scandal-which results > when hel estranged - husband, Willie O’Shea, divorces her, and the collapse* of Pan nell’s political career, are closely fol< lowed with all of their dramatic qualU ties. . :

It is beautiful because it is sensible and efficient.