"ASHES OF VENGEANCE."
■. ——*^-—' A NOKMA TALMADGE FILM. , EVERYBODY'S, TO-MORRO"W. Regarding' "Ashes of Vengeance," the wonderful production which, commences at the matinee to-morrow at noon, nothing' need be added to what the newspapers of Now York have eaid of Norma Talmadge'a greatest work. " 'Ashes of Vengeance' is a notable mountain amons the ■ myriad molehills of .'the screen."—"New York WorloV' " 'Ashes of Vengeance' is in the full sense of the word a masterpiece. The settings are magnificent, the costumes gorgeous, the players sincerely capable—well, it .seems hardly sufficient to say that the picture is marvellous. "Were it up to us to dictate the pictures one should see and enjoy, 'ABhes of Vengeance' would head our list."—"liaily News." " 'Ashes of Vengeance' actually reverses the usual form, for movie spectacles aro strong on beauty, and decidedly weak as.to story. 'Ashes of Vengeance' possesses a good story and a wealth of legitimate drama.— New York "Herald." "Norma Talmadge alone usually moves us to superlatives. 'Ashes of Vengeance' is the best in everything the films so far have to offer. In recommending it, we make not a single reservation."*— "Evening "World." "A moving picture of beauty seldom seen on the screen is 'Ashes of Vengeance.' It combines rAirvellous spectacle with a love story of delicate charm and is executed in a manner that transports the spectator to the age of chivalry."—New York "Mail. "The merits of the picture are too numerous to mention. Like the two-headed calf and the Cardiff giant, it must be seen to be appreciated"—"Sun" and "Globe. • "Ashes of Vengeance' is a masterpiece. Norma Talmadge is radiant in all of her scenes and proves herself an actress wjtn vim."—"Evening Journal." . • "There is much dramatic and emotional action in 'Ashes of Vengeance.' Nothing in the way of research was spared to make it a spectacular sensation." —"American." ',' The film is an ambitious one—the last word in gigantic and picturesque setting. Norma Talmadge appeals as. the adamant aristocrat."—"Times." "It is romance—magnified, glorified and entrancing. Norma Talmadge is magnificent throughout her difficult role."—"Bronx Homo News." • Everybodv's -Orchestra, under their noted conductor, ""W. 'J. Bellingham, F.S.M., will contribute a programme of selected music, including: Overture—"Mad Major" (Alford); Opera—"Henry VIII." (Saint Saens); "Les Barbares" (Saint Saens); Ballet Music—"Henry VIII." (Saint Saens); "Ascanio" (Saint Saens); Violin Solo—"Tragedie Antique" (Les Erimyes) (Massenet); Entr'acte—"Poeme" (Fibkh); Symphony—"B Minor" (unfinished) (Schubert); "Andante" No. 4) (Schubert). m, „. , , Reserved seats may be had at The Bristol, and there is constant attention at the theatre, telephone 4925.
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Press, Volume LX, Issue 18187, 25 September 1924, Page 7
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