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“OFFICER O’BRIEN” Swift-moving, tenso in drama and rich in realism, “Officer O’Brien,” Bathe's all-dialogue melodrama of the under-world and the law, is now being presented at the Btrand Theatre with William Boyd as the star. A capacity audience at every show on Saturdaygreeted the picture enthusiastically. The title role in this production, which was directed by Tay Garnett, offers Boyd his finest dramatic opportunity, since “The Volga Boatman,” and certainly it provides his best talking picture part to date. As the two-fisted lieutenant of police who runs to earth a notorious viceleader in the face of possible ruin and at the cost of his sweetheart’s love. Boyd is given an opportunity for some high-powered dramatic work that is enhanced by speed action and many thrills. The story contains romance and some relishing comedy. Dorothy Sebastian in the role of the girl is charming as usual. Ernest Terrence, playing Bill's crook father, given a capital performance, and Clyde Cook is excellent in a character role of Limo. a crook. Ralf Harolde makes a sinister and effective gang- leader of the suave type. Bright talkie supports complete the programme.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1035, 28 July 1930, Page 15
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188STRAND Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1035, 28 July 1930, Page 15
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