OPEIM HOUSE
e Screening at the Opera House to * day, “Blood and Sand,” the bril / iiant drama ot Spain and its fame< bull arena presents Tyrone Power u r * the role ol an illiterate matador. Tlv r story of the film describes his rise I' ■ fame and his untimely end. In hi 0 poorer days he was (levoted to hi e wife, who is unwavering in her lov< " for him. As he rises and finally be s comes the first man in Spain he meet ■ a beautiful woman from Paris whi >’ steals him from his wile and become • the factor behind his gradual downfall 1 Tyrone Power's characterisation o ■ the matador is well balanced and de 1 lightful. Linda Darnell as his wile, n 1 the story one of fear and sorrow gives an outstanding performance : Rita Hayworth. whose vivaciou s beauty is instrumental in causin; 1 Power’s downfall, is admirably cast n Nazimova, dramatically portrayin; Power's mother, and J. Carrol Nai.-I n and Lyn Bari are at the head ol . I line supporting cast. Brilliant, techm colour photography gives realism to th spectacular arena scenes, and ther are some awe-inspiring moments ii the ringside* chapel.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 86, Issue 118, 22 May 1942, Page 3
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196OPEIM HOUSE Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 86, Issue 118, 22 May 1942, Page 3
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