PLAZA THEATRE.
"THE MILLIONAIRE." I The triumphs' of George Arliss in Ojil English" and "Disraeli" are repeated in "The Millionaire," now at the Plaza. Arliss's inimitable x characterisations—this time in a very modern sotting—lends the film its distinction, tor the plot is the simplest. The dialogue, however, written by l.ooth Tarkington, is especially suitable to Arhss's talents. He plays the part o£ a retired motor manufacturer whose health has necessitated his relinquishing business responsibilities. Aching for action a"&ain on the battlefields of commerce, he goes into secret partnership with an estimable young man who eventually marries his daughter. All the old ability comes, back to him, and he proves to his own satisfaction that the pessimism of the doctors is far from being justified, while at the same time he .assists hie, future son-in-law to build up a business that must ae.iure t'or him a bright commercial' futura
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Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20491, 9 March 1932, Page 7
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148PLAZA THEATRE. Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20491, 9 March 1932, Page 7
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