THRILL-TEEMING ROMANCE.

Pahiatua Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 12963, 30 May 1935, Page 5

THRILL-TEEMING ROMANCE.

• SPX.ENI >lF* FE LLOWS” ’ TOXIGHf. Australian producer. Kotiiunonr Smith, lia.s handed evervborty a real “surprise,” and a mighty pleasant one, at that, with his latest all-Aus-tralian screen production, Splendid Fellows.” Way off the beaten track of the usual type of Australian motion picture “Splendid Fellows.” showing at the King’s Theatre tonight, is a thrill-teeming romance of the real Australia of To-day, with jl sensational climax revolving around the' now world-famous Centenary Air Race. “Splendid Fellows”—the world is full of them—heroes of ]>eac?, fighting humanity’s cause with courage. and sacrifice—Men who love and lose*-—with honour—and women wh > inspire men to win -,r lose—with honour—“Splendid Fellows ’ all ! Around the lives of these “Splendid Fellows, ’ Air Smith lias written a story with action, punctuated with amazing deeds of daring—realism and delightful romance—a story that dips deep into the hearts or the type of men and women who have made the British Empire what it is to-day. In keeping with the excellence of the story and the high standard of production. Mr Smith selected a wonderful cast, which is headed bv none other than Eric Column. Yes, he’s Ronald’s brother and lestined to bo a. gjreat favourite with all; Frank Leighton, the jxipular stage star and a. real screen “find” ; charming Isabelle Mahon ; laughter-loader Leo Franklyn; and that sterling actor. Frank Bradley. Recording is hy Cinesound (all Australian) equipment—the guarantee of clarity. Brilliant featurettes* include Graham McNamec News, Rathe PiYSnow Thnills (sporting) and lis Spring (a novelty featurette in colour).