PLAZA THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume CXXI, Issue 4, 6 January 1936, Page 3

PLAZA THEATRE.

"The Guvnor," starring George Arliss, is in its second week at the Plaza Theatre. Totally unlike previous George Arliss pictures, "The Guvnor" must, nevertheless, be classed as one of this great screen artist's most telling successes. His role in it is that of a genial tramp who has his own philosophy of life that makes him prefer liberty to money and peace of mind above all else. A coincidence in names ruffles the calm of the tramp's normal existence and for a time he is posing as a famous financier. The motive underlying this change in existence is the desire to help an old fellow-tramp and to save a titled family from ruin, since they had helped him previously. As a financier the old tramp defeats the machinations of unscrupulous birds of the same calling, and having made a fortune for his friends "The Guvnor" happily returns to the road. This is a delightful Gau-mont-British picture, and the excellent story is excellently acted by all who take part in it. It will, in fact, be acclaimed by many as some of the best work that George Arliss has done for the screen. It may not be as elaborate or as spectacular as some of his other productions, but it has a far wider appeal than some historical portrayals, and it is the kind of picture that easily bears seeing several times. The supporting programme is varied and entertaining, amongst other features being several of topical interest and "Gentlemen Prefer Blends."