TWO GOOD PICTURES.

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20280, 14 April 1934, Page 25 (Supplement)

TWO GOOD PICTURES.

“ Little Giant” and Buck Jones Western. Two good pictures, “The Little Giant, starring Edward G. Robinson, and “ Sundown Rider ” (Buck Jones) comprise the new double-feature programme at the St James’ Theatre today. In “ The Little Giant,” Edward G. Robinson excels his previous efforts at mirth-making by appearing as an ex-beer baron of Chicago, whose sole desire apparently is to penetrate into exclusive social circles. There is any amount of fun to be derived from the hilarious situations which constantly arise. The entire paraphernalia of a gangster’s arsenal figures in the picture, and the whole underworld seems to be marshalled on the scene, and yet, although there are many exciting and thrilling incidents, not a shot is fired and no violence of any kind is attempted. Mary Astor and Helen Vinson appear opposite the star. Packed with plenty of excitement, suspense and plot, “ Sundown Rider ’* presents Buck Jones in a characterisation of a youth who never forgets to repay an injury or a kindness. The wonderful white horse, Silver King, wkj always appears in his pictures, has ft prominent role in “ Sundown Rider.” E-x plans at the D.I.C.