TUDOR CINEMA

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 388, 23 June 1928, Page 15

TUDOR CINEMA

“DRESSED TO KILL” The first attraction showing at the Tudor Cinema, Remuera, is a drama of the * underworld entitled “Dressed to Kill,” with Edmund Lowe in the leading role. Though the title of the picture might lead to wrong impressions on the part of some it is quite the best title that could be chosen, for it is the story of a present-day master crook, a brainy individual, immaculately dressed, patent leather shoes, manicured nails, a patron of the opera, a connoisseur of art, but, after all—a crook and a killer. This role is played by Edmund Lowe of “What Price Glory” fame and is quite the best starring part this handsome actor has had in some time. Mary Astor plays the role of a girl who joins the band for a purpose, and Ben Bard is the chief assistant of the master mind, with Charles Morton in the male romantic role. Although “Dressed to Kill” abounds in thrills and action, the high spots include fine direction and acting, romance and humour. There are moments which make one really sit up and grasp the arms of the chair. “Mile Away Barry” plans one of his little coups. A fur store is to be robbed. Jean (Mary Astor) is to go into the shop with the count and the other members of the mob are to be on the scene in different roles. Jean is to faint, the others play their parts automatically, and then Barry, the master-mind, is to come in with the suitcases. The moment arrives, but Jean’s nerve breaks and the plot fails in one of the most dramatic scenes ever filmed A pleasant interlude is provided by the Tudor Ballet, under the direction of Miss O’Leary, in a series of classic and ether dances, while the Tudor Orchestra plays a selection, during which novel colour effects are shown. A full supporting programme is also presented.