Richard Cromwell in “Storm Over Bengal”

Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 132, 7 June 1939, Page 5

Richard Cromwell in “Storm Over Bengal”

YOUNG STAR FAMILIAR WITH BENGAL LANCER ROLES

(Meteor: Screening Friday.) Richard Cromwell, the popular young screen star, who won his way into public favour by his sterling performance in “The Lives of a Bengal Lancer,” again has a leading role in “Storm Over Bengal,” story of the new adventures of these gallant, death-defying soldiers of the Empire.

Despite his collegiate appearance, Cromwell has won many deeply dramatic parts coveted by practically all stars in Hollywood. Take, for instance, his roles in “Lives of a Bengal Lancer,** “Jezebel,’* “Emma,** “An-

napolis-Farewell,” and many others Also an example is his latest role, as the younger brother of Patric Knowles, in “Storm Over Bengal.” This is an adventurous spectacle of the British Army in India. Cromwell’s role is deep with dramatic possibilities, and the brown-haired star makes the most of the role. | Before Hollywood beckoned, Cromwell spent three years at the Chounard J Art School and his keenness for freehand sketching is second only to his great love for film work. And by the time he has finished work on any picture he usually has supplied every member of the cast with a free portrait of themselves. For instance, during tho production of “Storm Over Bengal,” • Cromwell spent every moment between 'scenes on the Republic sound stages, 'working quickly with pencil in his left hand, sketching fellow actors Patric Knowles, Rochelle Hudson, Colin ( Tapley, Douglas Dumbrille, then Director Salkow, and finally ended up with I members of the production staff and J crew.