“IT’S A KING.”

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXIV, Issue 940, 9 December 1933, Page 25 (Supplement)

“IT’S A KING.”

Civic Presents British Comedy Success. To-day at the Civic Theatre British Dominions Films present another British comedy success, “ it’s a King.” English critics class this attraction as the best comedy of the year. In this merry film Sydney Howard, the popular comedian of “ Up for the Cup,” and Joan Maude, daughter of the famous Cyril Maude, assisted by a brilliant English cast, bring to the screen a type of entertainment everyone enjoys. Sydney Howard has been provided with a great opportunity for displaying that guileless innocence and bland drollery which in the past have made him such a distinctive and popular comedian. The picture has an ideal setting, full of colour and spectacle. The story concerns Albert King, an insurance agent, who is found about to depart on his annual holidays. Mistaken identity places him in the position of King of Nelgia and one can imagine the complications that eventuate when Sydney Howard finds

himself being honoured in the royal palace. To complicate matters an organisation of “ comrades ” desire the capture of the king and to set up a republic, thus providing further ingredients for really good comedy. An excellent supporting programme includes “ Tdeal News,” " Gaumont Mirror,” “City of St Alban.” “ Bells of Aberdovey,” “ Forestry in Australia” and “An Old Garden,” thus completing a most entertaining night’s Box plans at the Civic. Intending patrons arc advised to reserve their scats early, to avoid disappointment.