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Star (Christchurch), Issue 17182, 27 October 1923, Page 3 (Supplement)

Mary Phil bin, who made such a hie in Merry-Go-Round,” according to American critics is destined to be a great star within a abort time. They declare that she “ has the dramatic soul and understanding of a .Bernhardt: the beauty ot an Olive Thomas; the charm of a Mary Pick lord and the artistry of a Pavlova.” Our licartsore flappers may now dry their eyes and prepare once more to smile (writes Robert Serwood, editor of the “ JNew York Herald ” movie cominn). Rudy is coming back! It may be a year, and it may be longer, but ho is now definitely scheduled to return to the hearts that once cherished him. Tho pallid Signor Valentino has signed a contract with Ritz-Carl-ton Pictures —John X). Williams’s newstar grabbing organisation—and plans are being laid for his next picture. It will be made in Rome, probably, but beyond that, the circumstances arc oxQeedmgly vague. The identity of the director and the name of the story have not been divulged as yet. The great, question, of course, is this: Will \ alentino be able to resume the position of supremacy that was his before bis little argument with Famous playMe, for one, believe that lie will. Ho is an actor of genuine ability, no is a serious worker—and the power 01 ids alluring personality has been conclusively demonstrated. Since he left the screen every high school girl »n the country has been placing a light in the window to guide homeward her wandering boy. \\ h<*u he does Como back the fatted heifer will be ready for him.