AMUSEMENTS.
grand THEATRE. AlthougU in its second week's showing, •Oamille," premier attraction at the Grand theatre, continues to draw large house.s. It is one of those pictures which rapidly captivate the public favour, and .the crowded houses during the presentations indicate the public is not slow in its appre-c-iatiou of a really- good feature. The i lie lure is a modernised version of the famous story by Alexandre Dumas, "The Lady of the Camellias, and those who nave •ilready seen the initial screenings have been Weatly impressed by the charm of tbcf fea-. aire the continuous power of the tragic romance, and the fine interpretation of the principal character by Norma Talmadgc. Vivacious, whimsical, and_ alluring to the courtiers of -France, Norma Talijiadge eives the abandon necessary to the [-art, but shows to the full her dramatic power when she meets her true lover, Armand Duval, and strengthens her power for dramatic acting when Duval renounces her. ' . The supporting programme is well chosen, and _ a fine entertainment is provided.
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Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19112, 22 September 1927, Page 6
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