GRAND THEATRE

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 3, Issue 664, 17 October 1933, Page 3

GRAND THEATRE

to-night. ' "The Rustlers' Round-up," a Universal western picture starring the I famous Tom Mix, greatest of the cow- j boys, shown for the first time at the Grand Theatre last night, proved to be one of the fastest dramas of its kind. Furthermore, it contained a remarkable cast and beautiful backgrounds, and sent away every one with a feeling that he had received more than his money's worth. Thrilling moments include the stage coach race, giving a whole rodeo as a background, and a vieious hand-to- J hand fight between Tom and Douglas j Dumbrille, one of the villains. There are other tense moments, in which Tom shows he can use his head as wcll as he can a revolver.

One of the outstanding features of 'the picture, is ^he introduction of Noah Beery, Jr., sonof Noah Beery and nephew of Wally Beery, who has not been seen in a feature length picture before. The young man gives a surprisingly capable performance and we hope t0 see him again, perhaps some day a star in his own right. Diane Sinclair combines beauty and and acting ability. Roy Stewart, the veteran "heavy," and Douglas Dumbrille, a comparative neweomer to the screen, although he has had much stage experience, acquit themselves admirably. Bill Desmond, another Veteran had all too small a part. Tony, Jr., appearing in his third picture, is a worthy successor to the beloved Tony.