RECENT THEATRE

Gisborne Times, 13 October 1932, Page 7

RECENT THEATRE

- THE MAX WHO PLAYER GOD"

George Arliss. whose portrayals of statesmen and laymen were nationnlly iteclaimecl. appears in a new guise in “The Man Who Played God” Ids latest starring vehicle for Wmrnor Bros. Pictures, now showing at the Regent 'Theatre. In “The Man Who Flayed God”, and adaptation of the istage play by Julian JosepJison and Maude Howell from the story by Governor Morris, Arliss’s “family circle” include Ids solicitous and worshipful sister, portrayed by .Louise Glosser Hale, and bis loyal secrctary-vaief, Battle, played bv Ivan Simpson. Two acquaintances, one a widow with whom lie had been in love before she married another, the other a .young musical student and a boautilul and charming girl. are in love with him. The first does not tell him ot her love because she believes him to be in love with the younger girl AVlto, on. the other lupid, is perfectly trank and outspoken m her avowal «t -love for the great maestro. Violet Heming appears in the role of the widow, am Bette Davis is seen as the young debutante in love with the elderly musician. In this picture Arliss plays, the role of an internationally famous musician whose wizardry with melody places the world at. bis feet. He is adored by women and addin',ed by men. Those intimate with him. however. respect him even more tor Ins. human qualities and kindliness than for his musicianship. Interesting supports are also screened.