GABY DESLYS IN HER TRIUMPH'

Evening Star, Issue 16090, 15 April 1916, Page 9

GABY DESLYS IN HER TRIUMPH'

lhe fame of the fascinating French artist, Gaby "Doslys, ha* i-eached tiiose shores, and, although it is unlikely that one shall see her in the flesh, at any rate for somo time to come the opportunity to judge of the wonderful charm and ability of the groat dancer will be in the film story of her life, entitled 'Her Triumph,' which is to be presented at, both the Octagon and King Edward Theatres on Monday next. ' Ife •Triumph' has been written specially for Gaby Deslys, and might bo a real "story of her life, so graphic and convincing docs it appear, it is no patchwork of incidents bunched together to show the talent of the artists as a dancer, but a real throbbing storv of a woman's persistent efforts to ascend the ladder of fame. Commencing as a ballet dancer, she overcomes every obstacle and every temptation, and conquers even the jealousy and epitefulness of many of her fellow-artistes before she ultimately reaches the pinnacle of her ambition. The actress gives us many fmo sentimental touches in the course of the story, but she remains natural throughout. She is equally convincing as the little chorus girl at the outset, lovingly tending her bedridden mother and blind sister,-and as the successful artiste who secures fame, when her greatest happiness consists in the additional comforts she yean give, her loved ones. There are no dull moments; every scene possesses some incident that engrosses attention and grips the spectator. Capable support is given by Harry Piker, who also makes his debut as a film actoT. As a dancer in conjunction with Gaby. Mr Piker has earned world-wide celebrity, and it is fitting, therefore, that he 'should share her honors as a film artiste. Each of the other characters is adequately filled, whilo the _ stag© settipg, especially the great music-hall scene, wliere the heroins secures ' Her Triumph,' and the photographic quality throughout are of the usual Famous _ Players' quality, and materially assist in completing a great and wonderfully fascinating Jjroductdoni,