Helen of Troy,

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 71, Issue 176, 27 July 1928, Page 2

Helen of Troy,

To those carping critics, and that portion of the public who assert that there is nothing new in the movies, there is a direct and defiant answer That answer Is “The Private Life of Helen of Troy,” First National Picture’s liberal screen version of John Erskine’s great novel, which will commence a three nights season at the Grand Theatre to-morrow evening. This reviewer cannot conceive of your not enjoying “The Private Life of Helen of Troy.” The picture contains brilliant comedy and sly satire. It makes its characters human and an times ridiculous. The most beautiful woman of all time —Helen of Troy—is not a perfect wife. She is not even a perfect sweetheart, as Paris speedily discovered. Paris, on the other hand, is human, too, and Mcnclaos has all the attributes of the tired business man. Maria Corda, an Hungaria actress, brought to America for the role, ta’ ■■ her place immediately among the screen luminaries, and Lewis Stone, as Menclaos, adds another feather to a cap already well stocked with them. Ricardo Cortez as Paris, George. Fawcett, as Etconeus, give performances of smoothness and understanding. Intending patrons arc advised to make reservations early. The box plans will be open at theatre office to-night till 9JO p.m. ’Phone reserves may be secured by dialing 3152.