GRAND THEATRE.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 11763, 29 July 1916, Page 6

GRAND THEATRE.

Mdme 01 g a Petrova, whoso name is now a household word among the picture loving community, by reason of hor marvellous interpretations in tho silent- drama in "The Vampiro," "The Heart of a Painted Woman," and " .My Madonna," will ho seen at til© Grand Theatre on Monday in what is described as hor greatest triumph. " What Will People Say?" This photo-play has !>een .adapted from the famous novel of the same"name by Rupert Hughes, and' -;fTnrds Mdme fetrova an opportunity of showing her undoubted talents as an emotional actress. Of striking beauty and perfect figure she has in addition that rare personal charm and_ magnetism which ne*cr fails to fa senate the onlooker. " Metro '' fdms are always noted for thf- excellent staging and mounting, while tho effects are nil ingenious bits of camera work that please bv reason of their noveltv. In " What Will .'People Say ?" the" Metro" people have excelled themselves in the mounting and staging of the p'av. A supporting programme of a varied character will a'"o be screened. Owing to the popularity o£ Mdme Petrova patrons ar>: advised wherever possible to attend the af'.emoon sessions and thus avoid the crowd's at night.