BRITISH ACTING AT ITS BEST

Evening Star, Issue 21751, 20 June 1934, Page 1

BRITISH ACTING AT ITS BEST

OUTSTANDING PICTURE FOR ST. JAMES Lovers of British 'acting at its best may look forward to a special treat in ‘ The Head of the Family,’ the Warner Bros.-First National production, which commences at the St. James-on Friday,: This picture marks the talkie debut of one of Britain’s leading stage stars, Irene Vanbrugh. Certainly this is an important event in the annals of _ the British screen, and, as can be imagined from the reputation of this great artiste, no stone has been left unturned to ensure her vehicle being in keeping with her personality. Besides offering a story of powerful dramatic appeal, the picture has the additional value of a number of popular, and famous players in supporting roles, including John Stuart, himself a star, Arthur Maude, Pat Paterson—recently given a contract by a major Hollywood studio—and D. A. Clarke-Smith. ‘ The Head of the Famly ' is also important because it brings to the screen a subject that has not hitherto been attempted by a British studio, picturising the effort of the older generation which, from its traditional security and serenity, finds itself faced with the necessity of adapting itself to new conditions wrought by the post-war periodf