AMUSEMENTS

Hokitika Guardian, 17 January 1933, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

EVERYBODY3’ PICTURES.

“DEVIL’S LOTTERY.” AAJ - IVIC* ! ,

Elissa Landi, who scored so successfully in “The Yellow Ticket,” portrays a different'type vof role in ‘Devil’s Lottery,” the tox picture at tlie Princess Theatre.

She appears as a woman against whom scandal has breathed hard .because she- lias been careless in tlie selection' of her company and has become a social outcast. Already established as ali actress of sp.enclid capabilities, Miss Landi in this picture gives, what is unquestionably the best performance ot her career. • “Devil’s Ldtteiy,” based on Nalbro Bartley’s most . successful novel, embraces'tlie elements of romance, mystery, struggle, pathos and comedy. It is a powerful dr, inn de picting what happens to'people; Who he, crime suddenly rich “as "the' result of gambling. Victor' McLaglen enacts the most vital male role, a part that. gives him. the best opportunity he lias enjoyed in any of his recent pictures.

Others deserving mention for their convincing characterisations are Beryl Mercer, Ilolph Morgan, Alexander Kirkland, Paul Cavanagh and Herbert Munclin. The comedy work of Mundin stands out in bold relief. Tlie picture was directed by Sam Taylor, who is . deserving of much credit for liis deft handling of. the large, cast and the many dramatic situations. Guy Bolton i s credited . .with the adaptation. A good ~ .supporting programme will also be, 5h0wn,.,.,,..