MAORILAND THEATRE.

Shannon News, 20 December 1927, Page 3

MAORILAND THEATRE.

M " “EASY PICKINGS. Ariria Q. Nilsson has a'new; sort picture in First National’s “ Pickings,” the mystery thriller that sends the sliiA’ers down the co. <. <. ia <. (jacks of the audience. It will be seen in Slpumon on Wednesday. The gifted SAvedish actress Ims never been seen to better advantage. From the time she first appears in the picture —in masculine costume — Through beautifully-gowned participation in eerie thrill scenes, to the altogether pleasing romance at the end she is delightful. Kenneth Harlan plays opposite her. 1 In addition to the leading man, the supporting cast consists ot I’hilo McCullough, in an unusual “ villian ” role, Billy Bcvan of comedy fame, and Zack Williams giant /negro comedian, as purveyors of. a great deal of hilarity: Jerry' Milov, Charles Sol ion and Gertrude Howard. George Arehainbrtml, director, and Frank Griffin, produced the picture, keyed up the tense mystery story by William A. Burton and Paul Crugei with inventions of their own for making audiences shiver and gasp. Thq picture outdoes the most spooky, ner-ve-tingling stage plays so popular noA\ radays.

NORMA TALMADGE AS “CAMILLE.” The role of Camille is not new to the stage or screen, but the modern incarnation of it through the medium of Norma Talmadge is perhaps the, most exotic and beautiful that the public has yet been able to enjoy. Fred Niblo has given it a technical treatment that fully maintains the high artistic standards which he established in “Ben Hur,” and this greatly enhances the splendid performance of the star. Norma Talmadge lias never appeared to greater histrionic advantage. “Camille” ivill be screened on. Thursday find Friday. ’