AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 15 November 1930, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES.

SPEAKING DEBUT FOR SAV AN SON

More than any motion picture heretofore made by Gloria Swanson, her latest production, “The Trespasser,” written and directed by Edmund Goulding, is anticipated by the cinema fans. “The Trespasser,” which comes to the Princess Theatre to-night (Saturday), is a sensational drama of modern life, with the upper social strata of Chicago as its setting. The production is particularly noteworthy because it marks Miss Swanson’s audible picture debut. In 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” a,lso minks Miss Swanson’s return to line clothes on the screen, the 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 lor her and they forecast tjie mode months in advance. And, in addition, the star’s role is #ne of tremendous emotional latitude, equalling and perhaps surpassing in dramatic possibilities the outstanding screen portrayals of hei career to date. Miss Swanson selected Goulding’s story,...“.The Trespasser,” only after long: and cartful consideration and it is regarded Us air ideal spaking vehicle. Before beginning production, she surrounded herself with players of established; reputation. The leading man is Robert Ames, who has appeared iu a long list of Broadway stage productions ana ha's; ,ssy:er.ai strong screen portrayals to his credit. Others are Purnell Pratt, Henry B. Walthall, Wally Albright, who is regarded as one of the most promising child actors in Hollywood; William Holden, Blanche ” iderici, Kay Hammond, Mary Forbes and Marcella Corday. Prices; 2s and Is Gd plus tax. children Gd.