EMPIRE

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 218, 3 December 1927, Page 15

EMPIRE

“LOST AT SEA" There are so many outstanding features in the Tiffany production, released by Master Pictures, “Lost at Sea,” which was shown at the Empire Theatre yesterday, that this reviewer ! is somewhat in a quandary where to begin. That it is a dramatic story, full of ; tense and gripping action, plus acting of the highest quality, is the first thought that enters the mind of the reviewer. Then again the smoothness of the story, the simple but rich dressing of the sets, and the splendid photography, all combine in making “Lost at Sea’ 'a picture worth while seeing. Jane Novak as the leading woman far surpasses herself in her emotional scenes. Then there is a clever little lad, Billy Kent Schaefer, who had more than one man and woman in the audience furtively wiping a moist eye. The story tells of the complications that arise after the sinking of an ocean liner and the unexpected return of the husband who was reported drowned. It would be unwise to reveal the intensively interesting situation that presents itself, as it would take the edge from the surprise twist in the story. “Lost at Sea” was suggested by the Louis Joseph Vance story, “The Main Spring,” and was more than ably directed by Louis J. Gasnier. “Rookies,” a Metro-Goldwyn feature, starring the new comedy team, Karl Dane and George Arthur, is also on the j programme. Gary Cooper has been chosen for the leading role in “The Legion of the Condemned,” the big picture that Paramount is starring. Fay Wray will be his leading lady.