ROYAL PICTURES.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 2087, 7 February 1920, Page 2

ROYAL PICTURES.

'The screen adaptation of Belasco’s great success. “Tl\!' Heart of Welmm,” in which Norma Tahnadge celebrates what Is probably (be greatest success of her career, and ivliicli will he shown nt I lie 1 loyal to-night, is even more convincing qml s(arttingly , direct than the stage piny. The subject is a delicate one, hnuilied with masterly nhility, so ns to remove (lie possihilily of offence to any poisons. The relinement that characterises all Norma Talmadgo's work is again evident in this pielure, and Inn,’ portrayal of the exIrcmcly dili’icnl;, role of Wetona is another 1 1’iln'i 1<■ to her ‘consummate artistry. The honours are shared hy Thomas Meighan, who is a totally attractive hero, and Gladden •lames as an extra, donhle-dyed villain. The second episode of “The ,I‘Tirther Adventures of Slingaroe” will he shown as an extra. •On .Monday night, a special feature will he shown. "Untidy Long hoys." 'fids picture, with which Mary Bickford eelehrate.- her ndvenl in her own company, is full of the most delicate ami artistic imagery throughout. The world’s favourite is seen at her host in two moods, humorous and sentimental, and in this production she. creates a. delightful character which is the embodiment of tlyse two. Mary has surpassed herself entirely in “.Daddy Don"' Legs,” none of her previous pictures ever gave her the chance dm has in this, in none of her previous efforts has the exquisite Mending of pathos and humour been carried to such a height of artistry.