OPERA HOUSE.

Gisborne Times, Volume LXVII, Issue 10476, 5 January 1928, Page 6

OPERA HOUSE.

“CAAHLiLE.”

MONDAY NIGHT

‘Camille,” that tried and true classic that never fails to move young and old alike with its inspiring romance and bitter tragedy, has been filmed. Those lovers of the old classics who fondly insist that such talcs are ever new will find their point sustained in Norma Talmadge’s’ modernised screen version of “Camille,’' which opens at- the Opera House next Alonday night. And those of the younger generation who are not so well acquainted with Alexandre Dumas’ masterpiece will see on the screen a love tale so refreshing! e up to-date that it is almost impossible to conceive of it as the work of a nineteenth century novelist. Such is the happy result of Alisa- Talmadge’s embellishment of the celebrated romance, with ultra-modern manners aridl customs. The wordrobe of this'modern “Camille” is worth a king's-ransom. Gowns, wraps, furs, neglige, footwear and other apparel of almost indescribable beauty are- worn, by Miss Talmadge, but not for one moment docs she .permit this lavish display to detract from the dramatic appeal of her role. She is far too much the finished actress fd'r that. Sharing many of the “big moments” of the picture with Alias'- Talmadge. is the handsome new .Latin-typo Screen' lever, (Libert- Roland, who leaps into cinematic prbmiiienoe in his portrayal of “Armand.’Y One’s.first glimpse of Roland arid the {realisation of his powerful screen personality immediatelv explains why Aliss Talma dge selected him, although He . was practically unknown, to appear opposite her, when she might have chosen from a score of leading, men or established popularity. ’ A