Appearing much younger and more energetic than his years, and suggesting his character's deformity by hunching over rather than applying an actual hunched back, Warde performs in a fist-pounding, glaring style that seems broad today, but remains entertaining nonetheless, as Warde's Richard clearly pursues villainy for the fun and sport of it. Actor's most memorable touch has him running his fingers along his sword after running through the elderly King Henry VI and then flicking the blood off them. Helmer James Keane enthusiastically portrays the drama's savior, Richmond. Shot on City Island in Long Island Sound and in Westchester County, N.Y., pic features some large sets, of varying realism, and quite a few extras in the crowd scenes. Battle sequences, however, are quite thinly populated.
Print features some tined scenes, mainly in caramel and green.