Cinema Quarterly (1934 - 1935)

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UNANIMOUS PRESS PRAISE FOR // Sanders of the River " SUNDAY TIMES:— " Korda has produced a picture which merits him ranking as a K.B.E. It is an epic of Empire." THE TIMES:— '"Sanders of the River' is extremely good. Brilliant pictures of river and forest and native ceremonial." DAILY TELEGRAPH :—"' Sanders of the River ' is a British film triumph. The picture is magnificently acted." THE OBSERVER: -'"Sanders' will provide a topic of conversation for every dinner-table in London. People will talk about it till the cows come home." MORNING POST:— "Seldom has the screen provided such a feast of adventure." DAILY MAIL:— '"Sanders of the River' is breaking every record known at the Leicester Square Theatre, and there is no reason why it should not continue to do so for many weeks to come. A vigorous and marvellous entertainment." DAILY EXPRESS:— "An amazing achievement. A remarkable film. At times it rises to the emotion of an epic of Empire." DAILY HERALD : — " In some respects ' Sanders of the River' is the most notable British film yet made. It is a landmark for British studios. Indescribably thrilling." THE PEOPLE: -" Easily the best film made this side of the Atlantic." NEWS CHRONICLE:— "A splendid achievement." DAILY SKETCH:— "A film that may be seen many times with enjoyment." SUNDAY PICTORIAL:— "(4 STARS) Perhaps the success of Sanders ' ma}" encourage our producers to turn their eyes towards the many striking themes with which life in the Empire abounds. Leslie Banks was so real that he made me forget I was looking at a film drama. I think his performance one of the best I have ever seen in films." SUNDAY GRAPHIC:— "(4 STARS) A magnificent achievement. Leslie Banks gives a superb performance. This is a magnificent film." SUNDAY CHRONICLE:—" A mammoth production. Casting sheer inspiration. I am sure that if Edgar Wallace were alive to-day, he would step right up to Leslie Banks and say ' Hullo, Sanders ! ' Paul Robeson is magnificent in more ways than one." EVENING STANDARD:—" London Film Productions have undoubtedly started another film cycle '." THE STAR : — " Alexander Korda, of London Films, has produced another winner with ' Sanders of the River.' One cannot imagine how it could have been done better." A LONDON FILM PRODUCTION The Company that gave you Private Life of Henry VIM Catherine the Great • Scarlet Pimpernel •