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Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 978, 22 May 1930, Page 19

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v , “ATLANTIC” SUCCESSFUL NEW SEASON “Atlantic," tho British-made talkie film, based on the Titanic disaster, was shown to large audiences yesterday at the Roxy and promises to have a successful season. Tho story is concerned with the development of that strength of char- ! acter in the average person which can i stand against a supreme emergency—- ! in this case, the wreck of an Atlantic I liner on an iceberg while it is making | a record trip. In its earlier stages the film confines itself to building up a general impression on tho lives and natures of the people concerned, the plans they have itn view, and of the atmosphere of such a journey. When tho tragedy occurs, few of the passengers will believe that it is really serious, and the knowledge is kept from tho majority as long as possible. There is room in the boats for the women, and they are certain of safety if they can survive the cold., but all those who nave to remain aboard —the men and a few women who will not leave their husbands —are equally certain to no i lost. There are some scenes of real dramatic power, and the whole is characterised by English emotional restraint. -Atlantic" is vastly different from the majority of films, and should not be missed by any lovers of the drama. The voices and sound effects generally are very good, and the film is acted by a company of splendid English artists, including' Miss Ellaline Terris (Mrs. Seymour Hicks), Franklyn Dvall, John Longden, Donald Cal thorp,, Monty Banks, John Stuart, Madeline Carroll and Joan Barry.