NORTHLAND PICTURES

Northland Age, Volume 25, Issue 30, 13 November 1925, Page 6

NORTHLAND PICTURES

Patrons are promised something extra special on Saturday night when “The Hunchback of Notre Dame’’ will be screened. For the benefit of those who are . BOt acquainted with the story of! this Victor Hugo classic, throughout which runs a most beautiful love theme, we publish a precis 1 •f the theme. The story centres around the j life of "Quasimodo,” the deformed bellringer of the famous cathedral •f Notre Dame in Paris. H N prevailed upon by Jehan to kid ■ap the fair Esmeralda, the w rd •f the King of the underworld. Esmeralda is rescued by dashing Captain Phoebus and taken under his wing. Quasimodo is sentenced to be lashed in the public square. While he is suffering under the sting of the whip, Esmeralda comes and brings him water. From that time on he is her devoted slave. Jehan nd Clopin learn that Captain Phoebus plans to wed Esmeralda , do all in their power to break up the affair but fail. Jehan tli 11 stabs Phoebus and lays the blanv on Esmeralda. She is sentenced to die, but escapes to the Cai ral, where she takes refuge. Clopin, egged on by Jehan, trie to storm the Cathedral, while <1 ty Jehan uses the time to loot t o treasure vaults. Quasimodo, sin -handed, battles off the invaders with streams of molten lead, but gives bis life in saving Esmeralda. Phoebus, who was only wounded, comes to the rescue and saves the church and his sweetheart. As they clasp each other to their hearts, Quasimodo rings their happiness and his own dirge. Note: Screening commences at 8 o’clock sharp. COMING WEDNESDAY. “The Spanish Dancer,” a Her" bert, Brenon production for Paramount, starring Pola Negri, will b* the big attraction next Wednesday night. The story deals with the love romance of a gipsy girl of rare beauty in Spain during the reign of Philip 4. Every scene has a thrill of its own and Pola Negri’s role is one of extraordinary dramatic strength. Antonio Moreno plays opposite the star. A good programme supports.