STRAND

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 770, 17 September 1929, Page 15

STRAND

“THE BLACK WATCH” Khyber Pass —referred to at times as the back door of India and more often as the Valley of Sudden Death — figures largely in the Fox Movietone all-talking production, “The Black Watch,” which is the present attraction at the Strand Theatre In the screen visualisation, John Ford’s production for Fox Films, the stellar role is enacted by Victor Mchis prior ten years of service with the 42nd Highlanders, nicknamed "The Black Watch,” King, at the outbreak of the World War. is sent to Khyber Pass on secret mission for his Government. The nature of the l a l s * sion is such that he cannot reveal it, in fact, he has to make it appear to his brother officers that he .has been transferred at his own request. This, naturally, brings him into disrepute with the officers and men of his own regiment, who believe that his departure is to escape actual fighting. I low he proves to be the bravest of the brave under the most adverse circumstances forms the. basis of this highly interesting story of India, which comes to the screen entirely m dialoflyrna Boy. as an exotic creature whose ambition is to rule India and who has checkmated every man who crossed her path, plays the. leading feminine role. The supporting cast includes such well-known players as David Rollins, Lumsden Hare, Roy D’Arcy Mitchell Lewis, Francis Fora, Pat Somerset, David Percy and Walter P This film has received the commendation of the Film Society, who praise both the photography and fine enunciation and voice of the principal actors. The talking and singing features which make up the remainder of the programme include an all-talking comedy. “His First Lesson,” a new box Movietone Mews, a Fox t ariety Travelogue. and songs and dances by Randolph's Royal Uawaiians.