"THE TRESPASSER”

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 880, 25 January 1930, Page 14

" THE TRESPASSER”

GLORIA SWANSON’S BIG TALKIE Do you remember the roles that established Gloria Swanson as the "bestdressed woman in the world?” Ever wonder how Gloria Swanson was going to sound in talking pictures? These and kindred queries will be answered shortly, when Miss Swanson makes her debut from the audible screen in “The Trespasser,” her first all-talking picture for United Artists, written and directed by Edmund Goulding. In a. part said to be the most dramatic she lias yet essayed, Miss Swanson at the same time reveals a wardrobe that is even more modish than any she has worn in the pictures which earned her sartorial distinction. And Miss Swanson speaks and sings from the screen for the first time! Her voice is rich and wellmodulated, it is declared; she not only talks in all the scenes in which she appears, but, in addition, sings two songs :in the United Artists picture. One- of them, “Love.” was composed especially for her by Edmund Goulding, author and director of “The Trespasser.” Miss Swanson’s supporting cast includes Robert Ames, the leading man; Purnell Pratt, Henry B. Walthall, Wally Albright, William Holden, Blanche Friderioi, Kay Hammond, Mary Forbes and Marcella Corday.

LUNA PARK The ever-popular Luna Park amusement area has been well patronised at every session this week and another large attendance is expected this evening. One of the most attractive features at the ground this season has been the introduction of new vaudeville acts and side-shows from overseas. This is well demonstrated by the crowds of pleasure-seekers. Among the most popular features are “Doc” Hamilton’s mysterious guillotine act and the sensational motor-cycle riding by Miss May Staig. The permanent devices, such as the scenic railway, dodg’ems and river caves, are also being widely patronised. A special matinee will be held on Anniversai*y Day, next Wednesday. Special arrangements are being made to cater for tho children.