CONNIE TALMADGE’S LATEST AND MOST BRILLIANT SUCCESS

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17832, 28 April 1926, Page 7

CONNIE TALMADGE’S LATEST AND MOST BRILLIANT SUCCESS

I “ SISTER FROM PARIS ” \ ENTERTAINS AT QUEEN’S. ! Miss Constance Talmadge is one of the firmest favourites on the screen. She has scores of successes to her credit. Her latest and most brilliant one. undoubtedly, is in “ Her Sister from Paris," w'hich gave boundless amusement to patrons of the Queen’s Theatre last night. This is a gay and sparkling comedy, associated with tlie popular conception of the lighter side of Pari- 1 sian life. “ Her Sister From Paris" was ' supported last night by a Rudolph Valentino picture. This- player, with Miss Nita Naldi, makes " A Sainted Devil ” a feature worth seeing. The story is in the Argentine, w’here the colourful surroundings provide an excellent background for the star's particular talent. In addition there was the thirteenth episode of " Samson of the Circus.” “ PRIMROSE ” IS COMING. , OPENING SATURDAY NIGHT. “ Primrose,” the dainty three-act j r

musical play, will be seen here for the first time on Saturday evening next. It will be presented by the popular J. C. Williamson New English Musical Comedy Company, headed by Margery Hicklin, George Gee, Dorothy Lena and Jack Cannot. Miss Hicklin, who will play “ Joan," is a distinguished London musical comedy artist. She was the original Joan in “ Primrose ” in that city, and will be seen in the play for the first time in New’ Zealand. % AKvavs sure of a warm welcome is Mr George Gee. Mr Gee will play Toby Meopharp, a part that is said to give this popular comedian gre.it scope in many directions. “ Pinkie Peach.” as played by Miss .Dorothy Lena, should be a pronounced success, judging by her performance in “ Leave It to Jane." Another sterling favourite. Mr Jack Cannot, promises to be vastly entertaining as Michael. the ex-pugilist. Another artist well rel membered to play goers is Miss Rosie J Le Vardc. who w’ill probably invest the , role of Lady Sophia Meopham with a j deal of her humour. Mr Leyland j Hodgson as the novelist Hilary Vane, s Mr Hugh Steyne as Freddie Falls. • Harry Wotton as Sir Benjamin, Fred M’Kayand Jack Testro in important roles, and Misses Winnie Tate, Reita Nugent, Ivy Parker. Connie Courtney and Gracie Fraser, all assist materially in helping along what is described as one of the brightest musical comedies of recent years. Something of a sensation may be anticipated in the manipulation of the famous Samiloff electric lighting effects, a feature that necessitated the outlay of £2OOO and a special switchboard. " Primrose ’’ will be played for five nights only. The box plans, open this (Wednesday) morning at The Bristol.