NEW B.I.P. STAR

Radio Record, Volume VIII, Issue 28, 18 January 1935, Page 14

NEW B.I.P. STAR

Richard Bird in Mystery Picture A NEW star has been introduced by B.L.P. in the person of Richard Bird, who was featured in the film "What Happened Then,’ privately screened in Wellington recently. This is a mystery film with an unusual plot and though the story has -not been handled as skilfully as it might have been, the performance of the star is an excellent one. Mr. Bird is well known on the London stage, and his pleasing personality made it difficult for the audiénce to visualise him as the half-mad murderer of the film. However, when the time came for him to show his true colours as a. madman, Mr. Bird’s acting won immediate recognition for his great abilities. Lorna Storm, who was "playing the, feminine lead, also give a good performance, but the film lacked the "snap" which Hollywood always manages to bring into productions of this: type. and moved too slowly to hold the interest continuously. For those who appreciate good acting, however, there is a splendid performance by Richard Bird to admire; more will certainly be heard of this attractive star.