OPERA HOUSE.

Gisborne Times, Volume LXVII, Issue 10475, 4 January 1928, Page 6

OPERA HOUSE.

‘CAMILLE.”

Alost famous of the classics of romantic literature, ‘‘t amide” the younger Alexandre Dumas’ immortal story, has been adapted to the motion p/ture sc.-cen in modern form, with Aliss Talmadge in the title role, will c -mmonce at the Opera House next Alonday night. AYhile no liberties are taken with the pathetic romance of the youthful ‘Armand” and his “Lady of the Camellias,” as originally conceived, Aliss Talmadge has given tlie story its setting in preseni day- Paris and the picture is in other respects a product of the present age. With bobbed hair and a wardrobe expressing the last word of Parisian style creators, the characterisation of “Camille” is the star's visualisation of the famous siren as she would appear in current- times. The direction of “Camille’’ is the work of Fred Niblo, director of some of the outstanding screen successes of recent years. As her leading man, in the colorful role of: “Armand,” Al iss Talmadge selected (Gilbert Roland, a' handsome young Spanish actor, virtually unknown a few months ago, who is deTared to he one of the most sensational “finds:” in recent motion picture history. Roland was signed to a long term contract by Joseph AI. S'ehcncJv, who produced ‘'Camille” lor First, National release. \