AMUSEMENTS.

Grey River Argus, 18 June 1925, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

‘‘THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME.” In producing “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” Carl Laemmle is said to have expressed the view that it would be, like the book, a work of creative are with the permanence of the ancient cathedral itself, and a picture for all days tn come. He expected Y'ictor Hugo’s immortal classic, to be the crowning achievement of the screen. There is no doubt that “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” is a kinomato. graphic. masterpiece. The sets which include representations of the Cathedral of Notre Dame, the Court of Miracles, Place do Parvis, Palais du .Tustict, Bastille, and many streets of Paris of the period of Louis XT, are gems of mingled beamy, magnificence, quaintness, and, above all, are said to be genuine <*?plicas of a historic city. Anart from the production itself, the. remarkable individual performance of Lon Chanev in the stellar role, Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer of the Cathedral of Notre Dame, stands out as a magnificent effort. Mr Chaney, known for years as “the man of a thousand faces.” outdoes himself in lift? vivid impersonation. He has realised the character not only physically but psychologically. Others in the cast arc Patsv Ruth Miller, excellent in the

role of Esmeralda; Ernest Torrance, as Clopin, King of the Underworld; Norman Kerry, as dashing Captain Phoebus; Tully Marshall, as Louis XT; Nigel Barry, as Dom Claude; Brandon Hurst, as Jehan; Raymond Hatton and a score of others. The advance no. ti rt es stated there were 75 noted principals and a supporting enst of some 4500 extras. Mr Don Allen, of the New York World, writing of the picture, said; “The picture is hero. We have seen scores of million dollar pictures, and never before felt that one was worthy of the amount claimed to have been expended thereon but in our estimation “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” is a bargain at the price. It’s worth coming any distance, even from Australia to see. If you would behold real screen art, by all means see this magnificent production. It is an unforgettable picture. ’ r The first screening of “The Hunchback” at Greymouth will take place nt the Opera House at 2.30 p.m. next Monday. OPERA HOUSE FRIDAY. The photography in “Don’t Marry For Monev, ” has been conceded by ox. i ports in filmdom as being the most perfect and beautiful ever seen. In ad. dition to the natural color photography nf the Paris go’wns, the black and whites and tints, arc gorgeous and effective lighting brings out the full beauty. “Don’t Marry for Money” will be seen at Hip Opera House on Fridav.