VALENTINO AS “THE EAGLE.”

Shannon News, 25 May 1926, Page 2

VALENTINO AS “THE EAGLE.”

FRIDAY’S SPECIAL

“The Eagle,” in which Rudolph Valentino Avill be seen at * the Maorilahd Theatre, on Friday, will present the star for the first time in the. role of a Russian. In. view of the popularity which he has given to romantic Latin types it will be interesting to 'see if he will raise the Slav to- the same public esteem. ‘‘•Tiie- Eagle” is said to be a distinct- departure for Valentino in other respects also. The story lias more action and also more comedy than any other in which lie has appeared. The star will be seen first as a handsome Cossack lieutenant,, then .later as a swift, mysterious, adventurous bandit, whose exploits thrill all Russia. (It is from this that character derives the 'name of the Eagle). For a While he masquerades as a French tutor in order to enter the home of his mortal enemy.

“The Eagle” is the first df the stories of Alexander Pushkin, Russia’s greatest author, to reach the screen. The photoplay was written by Hans Kraly, who wrote “Passion/" “Deception,” “Her .Sister from Paris and many other notable successes.' Vilma. Bankv, a striking ‘ blonde, who was recently brought to America by .Samuel Goldwyn, plays opposite the star. Louise Dresser, stage star for. many years, has a featured role a*s the Czarina.

RIN-TIN-TIN.

The Maoriiand Pictures management teas arranged, a special bill for tomorrow. On tlie pi clue side there m “Find Your Man,” introducing Rin- . Tin-Tin, the wonder dog. Picked ip as he wandered aimlessly back of the German lines in the closing days of the war, Rin-Tin-Tin was brought to America by Lieut. Lee Duncan. 'Add him came his wife, Nannetfe. The head‘of the family had been taught to earn his ’ living amidst unusual surroundings as he dodged shells and poison gases and it was only reasonable that lie turned to motion pic- ' litres. What lie had been able to accomplish with the aid of his owner and trainer—notably in “Where the North begins”—gives him undisputed title of being the “wonder dog.” it-. is doubtful if a more intelligent canine has over lived. r [