“ THE FOURTH ALARM.”

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 520, 1 August 1932, Page 3

“ THE FOURTH ALARM.”

Realistic Films at Grand Theatre.

There is realism in every foot of a film about fire brigade life. Everyone is conversant with at least the spectacular side of firemen’s duties, and this

cannot be discounted, and is rather accentuated by a good drama which is woven into a picture. There is the

combination of action and drama in “ The Fourth Alarm,” the main feature at the Grand Theatre which opened in Christchurch on Saturday. It places no strain on the imagination, and it meets the wants of children and not a few adults, judging by the l’eception accorded to it. The plot is simple—a young .*-‘inan who falls in love with a rich girl. True love runs anything- but smoothly for a time, but the course is straightened out eventually. The leading roles are taken by Nick Stuart, Ann Christy and Tom Sa'ntchi.

The first episode of the chapter play, “ The Air Mail Mystery ” was also shown. In this picture the United States Air-mail Service co-operated with the producers, a fact which ensured that spirit of realism most necessary’ in a film of this sort. It was wholesome fare depicting- the transport of gold from a mine located far in the hills and the operations of a gang of modern bushrangers. James Flavin and Lucille Brown were the principal players.