BRITISH PRODUCTION.

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 335, 30 January 1932, Page 25 (Supplement)

BRITISH PRODUCTION.

To those picture-goers who like plenty of action on the screen the next feature for the Majestic Theatre, opening on Monday, is to be recommended. It is

“A Honeymoon Adventure,” an Associated Radio picture made in England by Basil Dean, from the story entitled “ Footsteps in the Night.” The setting is mainly Scotland and there are many remarkably fine scenes of tumbling burns, rugged countryside and open moors. In the way of action this talkie is very reminiscent of “ The Flying Fool,” for something happens in almost every foot, culminating in that always thrilling screen device, a wild chase between train and car which will keep the audience tense with excitement. After seeing this picture no one could reproach films made in Great Britain with being slow. The story concerns a young inventor who, on the day of his wedding, is tracked down by enemies who want certain plans in his possession, to the lonely Scottish mansion where he is to spend his honeymoon. The events that follow completely ruin the honeymoon, but provide the bride and groom with plenty of adventure, for the hero is kidnapped and locked up in London while the villain turns his attention to the heroine left disconsolate in Scotland, since it is clear that she must have the precious plans. She matches her wits against his, and for a While holds her own, but soon the time for fencing is over, and the real chase is on. From Scotland the trail leads back to London, and in a thrilling fight the villains are finally frustrated, the plans put in safe keeping, and the bride and groom are free to pursue their honeymoon quietly. There is good acting in the film. Benita Hume, who had the leading feminine role in “ The Flying Fool,” takes the part of the heroine, combining beauty with real acting ability, and Peter Hannen is good as the kidnapped bridegroom. But the best acting of all .is supplied by Harold Huth, he who has proved himself such a master of the histrionic art by his role of Anton Ragatzy in “ The Outsider.” There is no similarity between the characterisations except in so far as both are excellent, for Huth in A Honeymoon Adventure ” is the typical villain of fiction, with whose ultimate downfall the audience is completely in sympathy. Box plans are at The Bristol.