Shannon

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6628, 15 August 1931, Page 2

Shannon

“RESURRECTION” FOE THE SHANNON TALKIES,

“Ecserrectiou” screens at the Shannon talkies to-day and to-morrow. This stirring ficsh-and-blood drama .of tho great Tolstoy’s immortal story is gripping new fans every day for the talking version which Edwin Carcwc has so capably directed for Universal Pictures adds uncanny realism to -the vivid action. The Tolstop epic of prince and peasant which has been published in almost every language is a throbbing, emotional narrative splendidly portrayed by John Boles and Lupe Velez in the principal roles. Boles has never given a liner screen performance than ho docs in the rolo of Prince Dmitri. His golden voice is also given broad expression iu several dramatic episodes with tho little peasant maid, Katusha Maslova, played exquisitely by Lupe Velez. Critics have openly agreed that in “Ecsruroction, ” this fiery Latin star demonstrates a rare understanding of deep drama for tho first time in a screen role, and proves herself a great dramatic actress. The story has been faithfully produced and nothing has been spared that could add to its magnificence and realism. Director Carcwc has fulfilled his promise to preserve the spirit of Tolstoy’s work to the final chapter, which keeps the audience in suspense until tho last 70 feet of the film. Nance O’Neil, William Keighley, Eoso Tapley and others of the supporting cast, offer fine performances. * * Resurrection” is a truly great picture and bids fair to take its place among the superior screen plays of the decade.