AMUSEMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 18 July 1925, Page 12

AMUSEMENTS

EMPIRE TO-NIGHT ‘‘DANGEROUS BLONDE” When I-aura La I’ante played opposite Reginald Denny in "Sporting Youth,” after a long series of lending roles in various Universal pictures, her work marked her conspicuously for stardom. When “Excitemest” was prepared, it was decided to give this newpicked star the best guidance, story and cast, obtainable. The original story from which Hugh Hoffman prepared the screen version of "The Dangerous Blonde” was Hulbert Footner’s “A New Girl in Town,” pubiihed Argosy Magazine. Comedies and News. Usual prices. Theatre Royal do-night. “Zaza’—This picture was produced under the direction of Allan Dwan. For lavish settings and picturesque investiture the present production of the famous French play, which, according to reports, was suggested by Charles Simon, one of the authors, bv Sarah Bernhardt, surpasses anything Miss Swanson has ever done cn the screen. Miss Swanson’s interpretation of the role is radically different from that of her three predecessors. She has given a “Kiki” touch to the famous "Zaza rather than a wicked woman. Miss ■Swanson was delighted with the part and she plays it with a fire that amazes her screen followers. Comedy, Scenic and News.