“THE KISS BEFORE THE MIRROR"

Pahiatua Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 12453, 20 September 1933, Page 5

“THE KISS BEFORE THE MIRROR"

AN UNUSUAL DRAMA. Seldom does Pahiatua have such, a cinematic treat as that provided by Universal’s “The Kiss Before the Alirror” which shows to-uight at the King’s Theatre. This film has more drama, human interest and art packed in its reels than anv film received in recent months.

Adapted by William Anthony AlcGuire from Ladislaus Fodor’s European stage sensation, the play gains by its translation into screenfare. High drama occurs in the court room as the wronged husband makes the plea of his client, trying at the same time his wife, who sits in the gallery. As astounding climax entirely too good to give away takes place, with the denouement pointing that unfaithfulness is no more guilty than a sense of vanity posing as love. Nancy Carroll is the epitome of feminine loveliness, as the lawyer’s wife; and Frank Morgan of the stage, gives a superb performance hard to match. Paul Lukas, Gloria Stuart, Jean Dixon, Charles Crape win and Walter Pic*geon are excellently cast as well in this unique film, its importance as a fine piece of intelligent drama as well as its worth as perfect sophisticated entertainment, make it a “must see” picture of the first order.

GREAT ENGLISH COMEDY. A comedy production starring and directed by the inimitable Gene Gerrard will be shown on Thursday. “Let Ale Explain, Dear,” provides Gene with an opportunity to surpass his own successes and his endeavours to explain away a valuable necklace and a beautiful blonde to an irate wife will keep filmgoers convulsed.