CHINA MELODRAMA
BORIS KARLOFF STARRED. Deep in China’s wild interior proceeds the thrilling action of "West of Shanghai.” the Warner Bros, melodrama starring Boris Karloff, which opens at the Cosy Theatre tomorrow. It is a tale of the race for ownership of some oil fields, by three Americans, and their adventures with the native bandit general who controls the territory —this being that master of makeup and character acting, Boris Karloff. Contrary to his usual custom of portraying "scary” characters, Karloff this time is a good-natured rascal, whom audiences cannot help liking oven though he is a villain who doesn't hesitate to get his foes out of the way by the quickest methods' possible. The play revolves around the possession and ownership of an oil concession. The three American characters in the picture are Gordon Oliver. Ricardo Cortez and Douglas Wood, while the feminine romantic interest is sustained by Beverly Roberts and Sheila Bromley. There are a number of noted Chinese actors in the cast, too.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 5 January 1939, Page 3
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166CHINA MELODRAMA Wairarapa Times-Age, 5 January 1939, Page 3
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