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“ANNA CHRISTIE” “Anna Christie” continues to thrill audiences at the National Theatre. Greta Garbo, ip the title role, will never be forgotten for the brilliancy and forcefulness of her acting. Sho really did not act the part—she was Anna Christie—and so strongly did she grip the audience that one felt that one could have forgiven her anything. As for her speaking voice, it was beautiful and fascinating. Deep-toned, and with only a slight trace of a foreign accent, which was necessary for the part, it held the audience spellbound from start to finish of the picture. After “Anna Christie” Miss Garbo need never fear a wave in popularity. No less outstanding than the star actress was Marie Dressier, whose performance was a masterpiece of character acting, and never for one moment was it overdone. Matt, the Irish sailor, was enacted by Charles Richford, whose Irish brogue and winning ways soon captured Anna’s heart. Mr. Richford was as brilliant in his way as was Miss Garbo. George Marion was splendid as the father. He was natural and quiet, and was just the type of man for the part. His speaking voice was perfect. Altogether “Anna Christie” is one of the sensations of the year. There is an exceptionally good supporting bill, including a sound gazette.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1047, 11 August 1930, Page 15
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215NATIONAL Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1047, 11 August 1930, Page 15
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