LAURIER, PORT CHALMERS
‘ Xell Gwyn,’ which is to have a special presentation at the Lanricr today, must rank as one of the most ambitious pictures ever produced by a British company, a more-than-worthy example of the super, pictures now being made in England on a scale which pessimists never considered possible. From every standpoint ‘ Xcll Gwyn ’ can claim parity with Hollywood’s best, as its reception in both.'London and Xcw York have conclusively proved.
Particularly the critics have been impressed with Anna Ncagle’s performance in the name part; an Anna Neagle so different from her previous portrayals that her amazing versatility throws into prominence the fact that many famous stars can only play one type of role. Miss Neaglc’s previous work has been marked by restraint, but sho makes Nell Gwyn a character full of outspoken effrontery and devilment, holding the attention of Charles IT. by giving full rein to her brazen high spirits and l unlimited vitality. Charles IT., a “ merry monarch ” who kept his head and his throne for 25 years and died ill bed. is played by Sir Cedric Hardwicko, who has never undertaken a film role more suited io his talents.-
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Evening Star, Issue 22453, 25 September 1936, Page 14
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194LAURIER, PORT CHALMERS Evening Star, Issue 22453, 25 September 1936, Page 14
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