OUTSTANDING FILM.

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20454, 6 November 1934, Page 3

OUTSTANDING FILM.

H. B. Warner Featured in “ Sorrell and Son.”

It is safe to say that no talking film has ever created a profounder impression than is being made by " Sorrell and Son ” at present showing at the Civic All-British Theatre. “ Sorrell and Son ” has three attributes which place the picture among the best that have been produced since talkies were introduced. The acting is outstanding, there are no weaknesses in the cast, and the selection of players for the different roles could not be bettered. Warwick Deeping’s famous story was successful as a silent film, but it is better still in its present form. 11. B. Warner again plays Sorrell, the part he made famous. His son. Kit, is capitally played in the early scenes by Peter Penrose, a clever boy actor, and in later scenes by Hugh Williams. Donald Calthrop as Dr Orange, Margot Grahame as Mrs Sorrell and Winifred Shotter as Molly Pentreath are all seen in performances in keeping with the worthiness of the production. Three fine supports, including the latest Pa the Gazettes, precede the main feature. Plans are open at the theatre from 10 a.m. daily.