ENTERTAINMENTS.
ROYAL PICTURES. Acclaimed as being the most beautiful picture yet produced, “Romola,” the latest Lillian Gish production, is a film version of the famous novel by George Eliot, which tells of the exciting life of the Florentines in the days of Savonarola. It was directed by Henry King, who was responsible, for Miss Gish’s previous offering, “The White Sister,” and also “Stella Dallas.” “Romola,” like “The White Sister,” was made in Florence, Italy. The company spent nine months abroad. The incident of the pirate attakc on a sailing ship of 1402 was taken off the Bay of Leghorn, which is the port of Florence. Not only did the director have the advantage of authentic scenes, but he obtained the assistance of a number of famous Italian actors, as well as hundreds of natives for the scenes requiring vast crowds. The prologue from “U Travatore,” will be sung by Mrs L. Bullard and Mr Taylor during the screening.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3569, 30 November 1926, Page 2
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158ENTERTAINMENTS. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3569, 30 November 1926, Page 2
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