MUNICIPAL THEATRE

Waipukurau Press, Volume XXX, Issue 189, 19 August 1935, Page 8

MUNICIPAL THEATRE

JOHN GALSWORTHY'S NOVEL "ONE MORE RIVER.’’ TO-MORROW A dramatic screen story of exceptional power is "One More River,’’ the Universal (picture which will be shown at the Waipukurau Theatre to-mor-row, Tuesday, at 2.15 and 8 p.m., with Diana Wynyard in the starring role. The novel was written by the late John Galsworthy as the last in the Forsyte Saga, and in it he details the story of a tragic marriage in high society, with a London matron fleeing from her sadistic husband in Ceylon and being unjustly suspected on account of her subsequent friendship with a young man whom she meets on shipboard. The climax of the screenplay' brings about a most surprising conclusion to >a story which at all limes is full of suspense and interest Diana Wynyard displays her beauty and talent to excellent advantage as the abused wife, and fine performances are given by Frank Lawton and Colin Clive, who (play leading roles. The entire story is told against a background of English life, and constitutes a highly interesting picture of life in London and its environs. ‘ r One More River” is a picture which will make you think, and one whose story will remain with you long after you llave left the theatre.