AMUSEMENTS

Hokitika Guardian, 18 September 1917, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS

- PEERLESS PICTURES. OPERA HOUSE. As n result of a novel competition eon ducted in Greymouth hv the McLean Picture Proprietary, the name of the Company has been changed to “Peerless” Suggestions were invited from patrons for three weeks, the result being that over ffOOO suggestions were received. Alter exhaustive consideration tin 1 management adopted the title of

“Peerless.” The change will effect Hokitika as far as Tuesday’s displays at the Opera House are concerned. Commencing this evening the “Peerless” will enter upon' its era locally. The occasion will be marked by the screening of the magnificent Thos. H. luce production “The Italians,” introducing the renowned playwright and actor, George Behan, in the mammoth six act Paramount production, “The Italian.” a fascinating and stirring Hire from the vineyards of Italy to the streets and slums of New York. Tt depicts how true love can sway the lie-arts; the excitement of adventure quickens the pulse, and its appealing and emphatic pathos stirs the emotions. The brilliant finale shows that so small a thing as the restless movement of a child in the land of dreams can change the course of a life and stay the hand of vengeance. Air. [Behan portrays the part of an Italian emigrant perfectly. He first became famous in America through “The Sign of the Rose,’’ a drama of his own composition, which fairly flew into fame with New York Theatre managers.

A first rate programme of novelties will lie presented in support of the big feature, while the full orchestra will also ho in attendance to add to the charm of the evening’s pleasure.