Paramount and Artcraft Press Books (1919)

ADVANCE PRESS STORIES— continued DRAMATIC SCENES IN CAVALIERI FILM Story of “The Rose of Granada” Has Intense Heart Appeal T\ RAMATIC scenes of power and intense heart appeal mark the development of the story of “The Rose of Granada,” the new Paramount picture starring Lina Cavalieri, the famous diva, which will be displayed at the Theatre next It is a theme in which the eternal triangle plays a big part, but the woman in this case, after causing much trouble, finally makes reparation and brings happiness to two suffering sweethearts. Mme. Cavalieri is the wife of a wealthy Frenchman in this picture, and she becomes violently enamored of her husband’s private secretary, who formerly was a novice in a Trappist monastry and who loves her niece, Genevieve. This unrequited love on her part precipitates a tragedy, but the sweethearts finally reach the goal of happiness. Lucien Muratore, the well known opera singer and husband of Mme. Cavalieri, plays the part of the novice and secretary. The support is of exceptional excellence. The story was written by Jean Rameau. Famous Diva in Film A/f ME. LINA CAVALIERI, 1 the celebrated prima donna who is said to be the most beautiful woman in Europe, is the star in “The Rose of Granada,” a new 1 Paramount photoplay which is on view at the Theatre this week. The jewels and gowns worn by Mme. Cavalieri in this unusually effective picture are gorgeous and are attracting the exclusive attention of every woman in the audiences. The picture is well worth seeing. LATE CZAR ADMIRED MME. LINA CAVALIERI Star of “The Rose of Granada” Was Favorite at Petrograd Vy'HENEVER Mme. Lina Cavalieri, the celebrated prima donna, visited ( St. Petersburg, now Petrograd, before the world war, exceptional honors were paid her by the late Czar Nicholas and his brilliant court. The distinguished singer, whose beauty is universally recognized, frequently was entertained by the Czar and Czarina at their palace and court celebrities from all parts of Europe vied with each other in paying their devoirs to the famous diva. When certain scenes of “The Rose of Granada,” the latest Paramount starring vehicle of Mme. Cavalieri, which will be shown at the Theatre next , were filmed in France and Spain, many Russian court refugees who had entertained the singer before the cataclysm, were present as spectators. There were several happy reunions at which harrowing tales of war and desolation were related. Mme. Cavalieri ,and her husband, Lucien Muratore, also an opera singer of international fame, have the leading roles in this picture, the story of which was written by Jean Rameau, a famous French author. A Thrilling Story NE of the most thrilling and appealing photoplays seen here this season is “The Rose of Granada,’ the new Paramount picture'starring Mme. Lina Cavalieri and her husband, Lucien Muratore, which is on view at the Theatre this week. The story is one of love, jealousy and near tragedy, with the eternal triangle, which assumes a new angle, constantly in evidence. REAL CASTLE IN SPAIN IS SHOWN Remarkable Scenes Pictured in “The Rose of Granada” Y OU’VE often heard about that mythical castle in Spain, haven’t you? Thought it didn’t exist, eh? Well, when you see Mme. Lina Cavalieri in her latest Paramount photoplay, “The Rose of Granada,” at the Theatre next . . . '. '...., you will see the real thing. The views of this castle are only part of the remarkable scenes presented in this unusual photoplay. Coupled with the artistry of the star, the story of “The Rose of Granada,” dramatic and heart appealing -as it is, affords Mme. Cavalieri abundant opportunities for the display of her genius as an actress. She is supported by her husband, Lucien Muratore, the famous opera singer, so that all who see the picture will be able to watch two of the most celebrated operatic figures in the world. Although married in real life, the two have little in common with each other in the picture. The supporting cast is one of unusual merit. Muratore Fine Actor T UCIEN MURATORE, the opera singer and husband of Mme. Lina Cavalieri, the celebrated diva, who is supporting his wife in her latest Paramount photoplay, “The Rose of Granada,” which is the feature at the • Theatre this week, proves conclusively that he is as good an actor as he is singer. He portrays the role of Benedict, a Trappist novice and later a private secretary, with consummate artistry and is an admirable foil to Rosa de Miralez, the part played by Mme. Cavalieri. The photoplay is one of the best in which the cantatrice has been seen this season. 15