AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 21 June 1932, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODY’S PICTURES.

“THE YELLOW MASK.”

Harry Lachmann is not only an artist of distinction, wearing the coveted decoration of the Republic of France, the Legion d’Honneur,: but he has rapidly made a name for himself as one of the most artistic and successful producers of the day.

‘‘Under the Greenwood Tree,” a masterpiece of English prose, and one of Thomas Hardy’s finest novels, was a difficult proposition for any producer to handle, because it possessed much more of'Hardy’s genius than plot and action. It was a. study of psychology and of human nature. Harry Lachmann’s direction of thfs picture was a triumph, not only for himself but also for British films; moreover, it was responsible for the making of an important contract between British International Pictures and Australia.

Harry Lachmann also tackled an entirely different subject—“ The Yellow Mash,” a thrilling drama packed with entertainment, value, colour and mystery. The cast for this subject was carefully chosen. Dorothy SeacOmbe. wi'th her dark, sparkling eyes, oval features and golden hair, was the heroine. Then, as a foil to this beauty. Warwick Ward, tall and slight, with dark, well-groomed hair, was the Oriental in “The'Yellow Mask.” When Warwick Ward is playing a part, slowly but surely, the psychology of the role he is creating creeps into his blood, and he becomes, even to himself, the person he is depicting—he -believes that the only way to act for the screen is to live the part mentally, for the camera is so subtle . that the thought is frequently seen through the mask—the human face. Haddon Mason, another popular star, who is also seen in The Yellow Mask.” is an' officer of the Grenadier Guards. The comedy touch in this film, is provided by Lupmo Lane; Good supports.