"RAFFLES."
There are few characters of modern romance so well 'known as "Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman," whose adventurous oareer E. W. Honrang wove into a story that became world popular. He play was produced with unequalled success in" every English-speaking country, and the amateur crook achieved incredulous admiration. Tho film version of the book, to be screened at Hayward s and King Edward to-night, is a worthy successor to the play. The title role is By John Barrymore, who S lves . <*** admirable and convincing impersonation. Christine Mayo and Evelyn Brent are worthy supports of the great actor The picture goes with a snap from first to last, wifca never a dull moment, and the photography and direction are so excellent as to produce what is practically a perfect presentation. Although his depredations are without the law," the character of Raffles cannot but entice admiration and sympathy He is a perfect gentleman and true friend" A good supporting series will also bo shown.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 17692, 1 August 1919, Page 6
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162"RAFFLES." Otago Daily Times, Issue 17692, 1 August 1919, Page 6
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