MUNICIPAL THEATRE

Waipukurau Press, Volume XXVIII, Issue 64, 9 March 1933, Page 4

MUNICIPAL THEATRE

“CHARLIE CHAN’S CHANCE’’ FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Thrillingly dramatic, romantically interesting and vividly acted by a brilliant east, “ Charlie Chan’s Chance,'*’ the Fox mystery screen play, will be shown at the Waipukurau Theatre to-morrow and Saturday at S p.m. Carl Derr Biggers, famed for mystery stories with Oriental backgrounds, wrote the novel on which the play is based and which depicts the newest, adventures of Charlie Chan, the celebrated Chinese detective, in solving a murder of unusually inexplicable elements, one so intricate that both the New York police and Scotland Yard detectives arc at a loss to disentangle it. Charlie Chan, however, pursues clues that eventually drive the murderer into the open in an unexpected climax. Warner Oland, as the sauve and self-effacing Chan, gives one of the most polished (performances of his career. His geniality and his subtle wit are among the best studies of screen acting.

Alexander Kirkland, as the lover, scores another personal triumph and Marian Nixon, with her radiant charm, plays her role with sincerity and intelligence. Tn fact, the entire cast is excellent with particular reference to H. B. Warner, Linda Watkins, .Tames Kirkwood, and Ralph Morgan. Altogether “Charlie Chan’s Chance” is a superior mystery drama. One thrilling situation follows another and the audience is kept guessing as to who actually committed the crime. The suspense does not end until the final fadeout. An excellent. British comedy “ Professional Guest” will also be shown.

TUESDAY NEXT Come and hear Tom Mix next Tuesday in “Rider of Death Valley.”