DOLORES DEL RIO IN “LOVES OF CARMEN”

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 71, Issue 219, 15 September 1928, Page 15 (Supplement)

DOLORES DEL RIO IN “LOVES OF CARMEN”

“Loves of Carmen,” one of the most pretentious pictures attempted in the United States in recent years, showing at the Majestic Theatre this evening, with Dolores Del Rio and Victor McLaglen in the principal roles. This picture, directed by Raoul Walsh, is out of the ordinary in more ways than one. for it brings before the camera in the same production, two popular players who leaped to fame in another Walsh production. They are Victor McLaglen and Dolores Del Rio, who played Captain Flagg and Charmaine, respectively, in “What Price Glory.” In addition the cast includes Ben Bard and Don Alvarado. Walsh was given every opportunity to make an exceptional “Carmen,” and he has delineated this striking character in a manner quite new to the screen. The director did not want for magnificent costumes and authentic backgrounds. Edwin C. Hill, Fox representative, lias been in Spain for the past year and has assembled an elaborate wardrobe for the picture. The acting of a notable cast, excellent scenic effects and above all, striking realism, make “Loves of Carmen” one of the most effective screen products of the ceason.