AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 17 July 1925, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

SVKnrBODYS PICTURES, NORM A TA LM .A DUE MONDAY. “A muui;t;ti>i amid the myriad molehills cl' the screen.’' Tims did the critic of the New York World characterize Joseph AI. Seln-nck's magnificent produce, ‘'Ashes of Yeiigeam-e'' a First Xatioaal l’ichtre starring Norma Tallaadgo, wltiefi will he .shown at thf Brine--.-.-.; Theatre on Monday next. In Id, I lor material with which to add another ItriMiaiit eliaplet to the not.a hie achievements of this (treat star. .Mr St 'he nek had his attention called to 11. B. Somerville's novel “Ashes of Vengeance." while in England it year ago. Me l ead lite novel it ltd iinniedialely inquired tit" screen rights. Ami he i!etvrinine.. Cm’ tiie work would ha tilm.ed in strict adherence to the narrative and to historical accuracy. Thus it i- that “Ashes of Vengeance"' i- an cut ia m ine reiaanci- with rich hisi irieal lan kg, i-mid. dealing with dramatic pci iiids in the annals of France w! ie’i others ri- her opportunities for gorge nisi'w-; of f.sl tune and telling, and for Stirling deeds of valor, perhaps than i'ltv period in any ether country's history. To insure aei urn y in pro-,!ui-!iou. Mr Selnsi. I; delegated the writing of the i unt.imiiiy to Frank l.loyd. wit i had hern selected as director. and the art direction to Stephen ihm-son. of 'I Ft ole dcs Beaux Arts, of Pari.. Aii immense amount ol research was undertaken by these diivelor"l he supports itn. hide a topic :d and a good will jdav lite incidental score for this "rand picture. I suit I | rices n ill he eiiurged.