THEATRE ROYAL.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20026, 6 September 1930, Page 11

THEATRE ROYAL.

GRETA GARBO IN "ANNA CHRISTIE." The',"Xetv York Gazette," in writing of the premiere of "Anna Christie" in that city, states:— Greta Garbo'a teng heralded first all-talk-in? picture, "Anna Chrißtic," adapted from the celebrated play by Eugene O'Neill, opened at the Rosy Theatre last night and fulfilled all expectations. Hiss Garbo's voice is not only suited admirably to the role of the Swedish farm girl,, but gives evory indication of being rich and pliant enough to he adequate for any role which she may be called upon to play in the futurp. The much-discussed parbo accent is so slight as only to make Her speech the more interest* iiijr In "Anna Christie" Miss Garbo gives a brilliant performance as (he simple and tragic heroine of O'Neill's moving drama, who has erred and seeks a new life on a fishing barge with her father. Miss Garbo seems to have garnered the innermost thoughts and feelings of the character she portrays and endows her with a warmth and naturalness which does little short of bringing the screen shadow to actual life. Every gesture and every spoken line is fraught with a deep emotional understanding. The role is undoubtedly the finest Miss Garbo has essayed daring the few years in which she has been on the screen. The work of the supporting cast is equally proficient. George Marion piays the father role with the Bamo fervour and intensity with which he created the original stage role, and later played the part in the silent picture made several years ago; Marie Dressier, as the tippler Marlhv, gives a superb characterisation far removed from her previous comedy roles; and Charles Bickford, as Matt, Anna's lover, gives a sterling performance. Clarence Brown, who directed the talking version of the play from Prances Marion's adaptation, may well be proud of his effort. It <f>as been screened ■ artistically and with a minimum of' mechanical limitations on the excellent camera work of William Daniels. The recording is splendid, and the atmospherio settings are executed with fine strokes of realism. The plans are at the theatre thia after* noon.