AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 14 November 1930, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES.

TO-NIGHT AND SATURDAY!

SPEAKING DEBUT FOR SWANSON

More than any motion, picture here-

tofore made by Gloria Swanson, her latest production, “The Trespasser,” written and directed by Edmund Goulding, is anticipated by ‘the cineina fans. “The Trespasser,” which

comes to the Princess Theatre to-night and Saturday, is a sensational drama 'jl'of modern life, with the upper social strata of Chicago as its setting. The production is particularly noteworthy

l>ecause it marks .Miss Swanson’s aud-

ible picture debijt. An addition to speaking dialogue throughout the picture, 'she sings two songs, one a ballad style melody “Love,” written for her by Mr Goulding and the other a standard work of wide popularity. “The Trespasser” also marks Miss Swanson’s return to fine clothes' on the screen, tho character she portrays being a woman of fashion of the hour. All of her clothes, even to the jewellery and other costume accessories, were designed particularly for her and they forecast the mode months in advance. And, in addition, the star’s role is one of tremendous emotional latitude, equalling and perhaps surpassing in dramatic. possibilities the outstanding screen fpbrtijayafsj of hen. ca reer to date. Miss SWanSon' selected Goulding’s story, “The Trespasser,” only after long and careful consideration and it is regarded as ..an ideal spaking vehicle. Before beginning production, she surrounded herself with players of established ropuman is Robert Ames, who lias appeared in a long list of Broadway stage productions and has several strong screen portrayals to his credit. Others are Purnell Pratt, Henry B. Walthall, Wally Albright, who is regarded as one oi the most promising child actors in Hollywood;, William Holden, Blanche '•■'iderici, 'fey Hammond, Mary Forbes and Marcella iCordav. Also four Shorts and Serial. Prices; 2s and Is 6d plus tax, children 6d.