STRAND

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 639, 16 April 1929, Page 15

STRAND

“TALKIES” ON THURSDAY lii “The Spy,” which is now drawing to the close of its season at the Strand Theatre, the famous Herman director, Fritz Lang, has once more demonstrated that a great producer with advance technique, the latest scientific lighting and unusual camera/ devices, is able to make a sensational film of popular appeal, clever in treatment, unique in method but "without being bizarre. There are enough exciting and thrilling scenes in “The Spy” to fulfill all possible demands. Lang lias not only created a thriller, but at the same time he has given to the world an artistic film as well. The story deals with the sinister machinations of a mysterious international spy organisation, involving murder, robbery and violence. The society takes advantage of the general chaos and unrest resulting from the Great War to plan and execute its deeds. The detection of the organisation is entrusted to No. 326, one of the most capable and resourceful agents in the secret service. A lame Russian banker. Max Ilaghi, is the unknown masterbrain controlling the spy system. On Thursday evening the Strand Theatre will present a complete “Tal&ie” programme, including short films and a full feature length picture. The booking arrangements are advertised.