KIND’S THEATRE.

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 12751, 6 January 1936, Page 6

KIND’S THEATRE.

“LAST DAYS OF POMPEII.’’

Recreating the lavish splendour and grandeur of the Roman Empire at the zenith of its strength, “The Last Days of Pompeii’’ opened a. season at the King’s Theatre to-day. It is a magnificent drama of a man who symbolised both the strength and weakness of mankind. From its beginning thefilm unfolds a breath-taking series of barbaric, wonders and vivid savagery on a .scale that staggers the imagination. The production reaches a spectacular climax when the eruption of Vesuvius, accompanied by earthquake. completely demolishes the classically beautiful city. Both the eruption arid the destruction el Romped are said to be stirringly realistic, and the tale of the last vivid years of i he. Roman playground is based substantially upon authentic tacts that were derived from extensive historical and archaeological research. Preston Foster, heading a strong east, appears as the powerful master of the arena where life and death battles are staged between slaves and barbarians. Basil Rathborie plays Pontius Pilate, representative of the Homan law in Judea, and Louis Calhern. John Wood. David Holt and Dorothy Wilson provide other important characterisations.