Her Triumph (1915)

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Gaby Deslys | Harry Pilcer

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“Her Triumph”

Gaby Deslys in a four-part Famous Players subject shows that she can act as well as dance.

Reviewed by George Blaisdell.

Gaby Deslys in Her Triumph, the four-part release of the Famous Players for February 8, shows that she can portray emotion as well as motion. The story is an original one of the theater, and was written especially for the charming dancer who in it has the lead. The production was made in France with French players in the supporting cast. The atmosphere of the playhouse is finely maintained throughout.

Her Triumph primarily exploits the wonderful dancing of Deslys. There are other elements of interest, however — among them that of melodrama. The story is of a humble understudy in love with the leading comedian. Jealousy on the part of the leading woman impels her to demand the dismissal of the girl she conceives to be her rival. The manager refuses, the understudy goes on. Later the former leading woman conspires with her lover to abduct her successor. Gaby is rescued by the leading man.

The dancing of the star and her partner, Harry Pilcer, makes rare entertainment. Mr. Pilcer has the role opposite Gaby — which is the name given to the character — but his work is more that of the dancer than the actor. His movements at times lack repose; he seems to step to music, but this is minor. He does unusually well for a dancing partner. Deslys, whether dancing or portraying a dramatic role, is charming.

We have not been given the names of the excellent players supporting the two. There is the young woman who plays the blind sister of Gaby; and there are the leading woman and her gambling lover. Her Triumph will make good entertainment.

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Scene from Her Triumph (Famous Players)

Collection: Moving Picture World, February 1915