AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 17 April 1928, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES. " CAMILLE -’—WEDNESDAY. At hist we tire to see Norma Tnlrnndge in ‘'Camille” on Wednesday, First National’s wonderful picturisation of Dumas’ great romance. \ r ery few si rceii actresses have not sighed for the npporiunity to portray Mich a nniipie and elfei live ride, hut to the beautiful "Queen oi the Screen,” Mi ss Tulmadge, has been allotted the threat responsibility of a really adequate portrayal of "The l.adv of Camellias.” Truly it can he said that Aliss Talmndge’s work in this production will win her further kudos, and her appealing loveliness is well-suited to the gliaracterisatiou of the adventurous demi-mondnine—the toast ol all Paris the frail lady whom Dumas has rendered immortal by his genius. ’I he wonderful photography, the lavish production, the really artistic interpretation of Director Fred Niblo, and the sincere work of the principal artist in this film, makes one believe that a very detinue step has been reached in motion picture progress. Surely a more sympathetic characterisation of one of the greatest charmers in history could not he Riven, and it immediately strikes the intellectual onlooker. that the written word suffers in comparison with the universal language of the eye as a medium for the expression of proat Remus. All the passion, the wild revelry, the haunting sadness, the intense tragedy, the beauty, the sordidness, and the flitter and glamour of almost vicious luxury, with the revelation of a perfect love, that the ■younger Dumas dreamed through his great classic, has been thrown on the screen without the limitations of the printed word. “ The l.adv of the Camellias” has been interpreted in " Camille ” with an apt beauty, an artistic appeal, that renders the production the last word in motion picture technique, and will please and enrapture the most blase of picture-goers. (Albert Poland, the attractive young Spaniard, who portrays the youthful and passionate Annum!, the laithlul lover of "Camille” is almost a newcomer. hut it is safe to predict that he is destined to he one ol the idols ol the silver sheet. Special prices: Circle 2s ; stalls Is fid; children under Id. lid.

" NOBODY’S WIDOW.” LONDON MUSICAL ROMANCE. Described as a sparkling musical romance. “ Nohodvs Widow.” will be presented at the Princess ’llieatre on Thursday next, by W. .1, C. Harr’s now English Comedy Company. The play reaches Hokitika with the remarkable distinction of having run for 3fio ajjinseeutive nights at the Lyric THtwfro, London. The author has built his story around the original idea ol an estranged married couple meeting at a house party at Palm Reach alter what was expected to lie a permanent separation. This domestic tragedy leads to all kinds of intricate complications, the “widow” refusing to acknowledge the claims of the husband before the guests of the parly. The comedy is full of humorous situations, and the fun is exciting from the rise to the lull of the curtain. The members of the company are extremely versatile, and introduce some bright musical gems and dancing specialities. Miss Sybil Atholwood is the possessor ot a rich soprano voice, which she u--.es to considerable advantage in popular songs. Miss Verna Rain, the popular Australian dancer, introduces some very

graceful dances. Mr Dan f lood is a host in himself at the piano in musical monologues. Air Erie Harrison, the distinguished English actor, lias a convincing part as the Duke, and lux manly acting lias gained for him high honours in stagecraft. " Nobodyx AYiclow ” is a bright and clover comedc . and provides a most enoyable evening’s entertainment. The company is coining direct from .1. C. AYilliamson’s His Majesty’s Theatre, Auckland, where the press acclaimed the performance as one of the brightest and cleverest seen in that city for many years. 'the whole production will he presented on the same extensive scale that has characterised it throughout, the Dominion tour. The box plan is now open at Afcfntosh’s. Prices Ss, Is. 2s plus tax.