Drama of “The Man With Two Faces” Coming

Manawatu Times, Volume 60, Issue 54, 6 March 1935, Page 5

Drama of “The Man With Two Faces” Coming

EDWARD G. ROBINSON WILL ASSURE GOOD SHOW

(Ivosy: Screening Wednesday Next.)

“The Man With Two Faces” a First National melodramatic murder mystery thriller, has Edward G. Robinson in the stellar role. The picture is based on the stage play by George S. Kaufman and Alexander Woollcott, which was one of the hits of Broadway the past season.

It is said to be one of tho most baffling mysteries ever presented, with a strange and unusual denouement. The story deals with a theatrical family, tho identity of which is not disclosed, in which thero are several brilliant players. In addition to the mystery angle tho thy picture takes the spectators behind the wings, giving them a peep into tho private lives of tho folk of tho stage. It also carries a strong romantic angle. Tho mystery revolves about the strange murder of tho husband of a brilliant actress, a man of evil mind and with a hypnotic influence over his wife. There are several suspects, including the wife herself, as well as her lover, and brother. Air Robinson, the star, is supported by an unusually largo and talented cast. Miss Astor has the leading feminine role opposito him, while Ricardo Cortez plays the heroic role of Miss Astor’s lover. Louis Calhern is the diabolical husband who comes to an untimely end, while Mac Clark has an important part as an actress-in the plaj r which is the background for tho drama. Other important players Include Arthur Byron, John Eldrcdge, David Landau, Emily Fitzroy and Henry O’Neill. Archie Mayo directed tho production from the screen play by Tom Reed and Niven Busch.