SCREEN VERSION OF “ CARMEN ” AT CRYSTAL PALACE.
Preceded by probably the most elaborate prologue that has ever been provided fora picture in Christchurch. "Carmen.” the screen version of Bizet’s opera, is being shown at Crystal Palace. The picture breathes the romance, the coquetry and the tragedy of this classic tale, and the Carmen of Dolores del Rio is one of the most, excellent, pieces of character acting that has been seen on the screen for many a day The prologue is worthy of special attention. Miss Olga Wacked as Carmen. Mr c. Williamson as Don Jose, and Mr F Allison as Escamillo, add to the realism of the whole performance by the excellence of their singing, while Mr Cyril Poulton assists in a charming dance number with Miss Wacked. The prologue has been staged with full costuming, and it provides just the right atmosphere needed for the opening of the picture. A special grand opera orchestra, under the baton of Mr A. J. Bunz. plays the Bizet score as well as Spanish and Basque airs.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 18548, 23 August 1928, Page 7
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