Due to a tight script, fine direction, a rapid pace, and Arliss' final performance as Dr. Syn, this is a winner in every direction.
Light comedy, action, suspense, drama, all coalesce in this initial adaptation of Russell Thorndike's action novel.
I just came from watching the excruciatingly dull three part Disney adaptation of a number of the novels under the title THE SCARECROW OF ROMNEY MARSH.
Arliss' film is superior to the Disney in every way.
Highly recommended. That's all I have to say, but the review guidelines require ten lines, so I am filling them up.
Light comedy, action, suspense, drama, all coalesce in this initial adaptation of Russell Thorndike's action novel.
I just came from watching the excruciatingly dull three part Disney adaptation of a number of the novels under the title THE SCARECROW OF ROMNEY MARSH.
Arliss' film is superior to the Disney in every way.
Highly recommended. That's all I have to say, but the review guidelines require ten lines, so I am filling them up.