STRAND THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 72, 28 March 1929, Page 5

STRAND THEATRE.

Although tho triumphs associated with Norma Tatmadgo liavo long sluce made licr name a household word, It has remained tor her latest picture to convey her real worth as an emotional actress. This production Is "The Woman Disputed," which will consolidate her enviable position as tho screen's greatest emotional actress. In order to allow a universally demanded extension of season, this Olm Theatre from the Regent Theatre. The story deals with an outcast woman's sacrlllce In a cruel crisis. Despite the difficulty of handling n daring and an unconventional themo, tho picture is a masterpiece, duo to the delicacy and subtlety of tho characterisation of the principals. The cllmai of the story comes in a most poignant scene wherein Norma lalmadge. as the outcast woman, is called upon to sacrifice her honour to save her country. If tho picture ended there it would be a great picture, but It is still greater when the story ends with the promise of brightness for the woman who cannot believe in the homage of an arm} wlio kneel to her as a patro", saint. Ihe production was directed by two of the f""™0" directors of tho day. Leading reviewers clatra that these directors In this picture have done tho best work of their careers, and the picture has already becu nominated as one or tho four best of the year.