AMUSEMENTS.
EVERYBODYS PICTURES.
fH E TEA I P'f i; ESS,”—EIf IDA Y
-rota Garbo, regarded as one of the foremost screen actresses of Europe, pbn-s the lending role in “The Temp--1 ress,” Metro Golcluyn-Moyer’s piCtnrisation of Vicente Blsseo Ibanez's novel coming to the l>; in cess Theatre on T'riday. A Though her career lias extended over a period of two years, v.iiss Garbo achieved unusual distinction in Swedish films. She is a tvnieal Scandinavian type, a blonde, statuesque, and possessed of the nohility of manner so characteristic of her race. ATiss Carlio brings to the screen a vivid personality, a fine dramatic instinct, and rare physical .charm. 'While a pupil of the Royal Acad tiny of Dramatic Art. in Stockholm she was “discovered” by Afaurritz Stiller foremost Scandinavian film director, who was looking for a type to fill flic leading role in his big production “The Atonement of Goesta licrling,” the screen version of Selma Langerlof’s Nobel Prize story. She was an instantaneous success and soon was proclaimed the most, promising actress in all Kurope. That was hut two years ago Offers from D.S.A. and other Continental companies followed immediately, hut Miss Garbo preferred to stay with Svcnska Film Industry, while building tip a strong foundation in the art of screen acting. This company lias been one of the foremost producing organisations in Europe and has developed many great stars. Then came Idle opportunity. Louis B. Mayer, the producing genius of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer company, mot her while, on a visit to Berlin, saw “The Atonement of Goesta Herling,” and persuaded the fair star to go to America. Her first production for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer was the leading role in Ibanez’ “The 'forrent,” and her success was so great
iri this initial vehicle of hoi’s that she was immediately given the lead in “The Temptress.” Supporting Miss Garbo in this production are Antonio Moreno, Lionel Barrymore, and Boy D’Arev.
A Topical, Comedy, and “Fighting With Buffalo Bill” (serial) complete the display.
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Hokitika Guardian, 26 January 1928, Page 1
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328AMUSEMENTS. Hokitika Guardian, 26 January 1928, Page 1
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