WARNER OLAND

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 276, 16 July 1932, Page 7

WARNER OLAND

PORTRAYS THE MANDARIN IN "DAUGHTER OF THE DRAGON." ACTION, THRILLS, MYSTERY. Wai'iier Oland aehieved fame as a portrayer of Oriental roles, by having recognition thrust upon him. Now he assumes these roles be» cause he prefers them, and the latest sample of Oland as a mandarin, j occurs in Paramount's "Daughter of the Dragon," a Sax Rohmer feature to be projected upon the screen at the Majestic Theatre, Saturday July ■23. For those who like romance sea- ! soned with puzzles, thrills and action ! evolved from lurking mystery, this | production talks right out and says big things to any movie audience. ' > Miss Wong is an oriental actress j of obvious personal points, who sur- , renders to her dying f ather's wish, and drop's a glamorotis point of vahtage in London's theatrical firmament to project a programme of vengeance. With all his fiendish application of chemistry and psychology, Fu Manehu was not a more resolute menace than the pretty daughter proves to be. Loved by an exalted gentleman of her . own race, loving an English nobleman, she allows her heart to dictate no chance' to defeat the aceomplishment of her oath. The scene of action spins from Limehouse, London's gay white way, and murky Thames River, to luXurious estates of the titled. There are plenty Of secret panels and passageways, ominous shadows, and a climax that will grasp your heart tighter than baby hands can take hold of a proffered finger or doo-dad. Director Lloyd Corrigan also shares credit for the adaptation of this satisfying mystery thriller with Mone M. Katterjohn. Supporting roles of note are enacted by Holmes Herbert, Franees Dade, Bramwell Fletcher, Nella Walker, Nicholas Soussanin and Lawrence Grant. The recording is good, and this picture, more than any other of recent release, will demonstrate to you that mystery thrill pictures have developed their own talkie technique.