“THE FLAG LIEUTENANT"
A BRITISH PICTURE When Paramount’s British picture “The Flag Lieutenant,” makes its an-’ pearance upon the silver sheet in ttSa country, it will bring very forciblyT mind the might of the "Guardian of the Seas” in no small measure, yj,. directors of Astra National Productions Ltd., when they determined to film this romantic drama of the navy made overtures to My Lords of the Ad-’ miralty for assistance. Their consent was quickly forthcoming. Not only their consent, but they intimated their whole-hearted support and placed no less a “prop” than H.M.S. Tiger at theidisposal. The result is described as magnificent—indeed it would be safe to say that, as a naval spectacle, with a strong “sea” atmosphere, few modern stories can come anywhere within hailing distance as an equal.
As most people remember, the story of “The Flag Lieutenant” is taken from the play by Major W. P. Drury and Major Leo. Trevor. It has seen the “boards” of the legitimate, in past years, in most English-speaking coun tries.
Astra-National set out to make a great picture. The decks of the Tiger and that thrilling landing which was enacted on a secluded and little known part of the coast of England all permitted it. And they have succeeded.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 106, 26 July 1927, Page 14
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