"THEIR MAD MOMENT.”

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 302, 21 December 1931, Page 3

"THEIR MAD MOMENT.”

Two good pictures, with almost equally attractive casts, are featured on the Liberty Theatre programme this week. They are “Their Mad Moment,” with Warner Baxter and Dorothy Mackaill in the leading roles, and “Fair Warning,” featuring George O’Brien. The first is an unusual type of picture, with Warner Baxter playing the part of a fiery Basque. Dorothy Mackaill is an American girl educated to luxury without money, with the intention that she should one day make a “ rich catch.” The catch is Sir Harry Congers, a not very attractive Englishman, and to him she becomes engaged. However, Baxter is able to prove to her that her love is more necessary than riches, and in the end he is revealed as a wealthy man. The producer has worked into the picture some wonderful land and sea scapes. The second picture is typically “Wild Western,” a story written by Max Brand. George O'Brien is shown in the role of Whistlin’ Dan, a cattleman sworn to track down a gang of desperadoes who have made the State a rather dangerous one in which to live. The story moves at lightning speed from excitement to excitement, with wild rides through rough country, traps laid and countered, and thrilling gun fights. Louise Huntingdon is the heroine. She has a difficult role, but plays it with credit. One of the most interesting features of the picture is the intelligent acting of O’Brien’s horse and dog, both of which do some wonderful work. There is, in addition, a good news reel.