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Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 320, 3 April 1928, Page 17

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“THE CLIMBERS” ON THURSDAY "The Climbers,” "Warner Bros.’ greal historial romance starring Irene Rich to be shown at the Lyric Theatre or Thursday, is a throbbing love stor> d£ both Old Spain and New Spain. The background for the opening chapters is the ; Spain of the early 19th century, when the throne of King Ferdinand VII. was endangered by political intrigue. New Spain. Spain in America, with atmosphere of adventure unhampered by conventionalities, yields the environment for later sequences. j»u»s r.icu is sse-rii as the Duchess ol Arrogan. Fox Films great mystery production, "The Wizard,” featuring Edmund Lowe, will also be be shown on Thursday. This story, based upon the great French play by Gaston Leroux, is said to oe something new in the way of screen entertainment. Richard Rosson, who directed the picture, has surrounded the leading romantic actors with an excellent cast. Leila Hyams has the feminine lead. Dolores Del Rio, the exotic Mexican star, is the national technical director, as well as the leading lady of her latest film, ‘Ramona.” Because of her intimate knowledge of Spanish customs and traditions, the star automatically became the technical i authority on her own story. This i.s | the first time that a star of first mag- [ nitude has in such a capacity.