HENRY V
Sir,-It is difficult to understand. Professor Sinclaire’s criticism of this notable English film production, as one would imagine that almost any university professor would have heartily welcomed a good British picture after their general condemnation of American pictures. To hear the English language spoken correctly should alone be sufficient reason. It is interesting therefore to read in the latest issue of the Motion Picture Herald (a trade publication from U.S.A.) what the well-known American critics, who are usually so severe on English films, say about Henry V. The Herald Tribune (New York) sees only perfection in it ("England has sent a superlative picture to these shores.") The New York Times calls it "stunningly ~ brilliant"; the Daily News gives it its top grading -four stars. These people rarely, indeed, have a good word for anything but their own American product. It is also interesting to read how well the film is being received by large and. enthusiastic audiences throughout. the States. At a recent preview in Auckland I personally heard it spoken of as the finest. British film we have ever seen here. This time it looks as if the professor must be wrong, since few, if any, agree with him.
PHIL
HAYWARD
(Auckland).
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 15, Issue 378, 20 September 1946, Page 5
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205HENRY V New Zealand Listener, Volume 15, Issue 378, 20 September 1946, Page 5
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