PLANS OF ROBERT DONAT

Taranaki Daily News, 3 August 1935, Page 8 (Supplement)

PLANS OF ROBERT DONAT

PART STAGE, PART SCREEN. The recent law case, regarding the future of Robert Donat, the young English star, which he contested successfully, has resulted in this famous actor’s complete freedom from contracts which might have tended to turn him into a specialised type. He has decided to make most of his future films in England, and at the same time to continue without interference his stage career. It is probable that he will make a maximum of one or two pictures at Hollywood as well. His first London film production will be “The Laying of the Glourie Ghost,” (previously entitled “Sir Tristram Goes West.”) In this film, which will be directed by Rene Clair, Robert Donat will play a dual role. He will be seen as a young Scottish nobleman of to-day, and will also take the part of the ghost of his own ancestor. This picture should prove to be one of the most original, witty and amusing entertainments of the year. It is probable that London Films will star Robert Donat as Hamlet or Romeo, as screen versions of both these plays are under consideration for production. It has long been the ambition of Robert Donat to play Romeo.