AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 15 April 1918, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS.

POLLARD’S PICTURES.

A GREAT PICTURE—-TO-NIGHT.

To-night, at the Princess TJieatre, Pollards present a picturisation of Larry Evans’ famous' novel “Best Sellers.” This great work has been adapted for a play by Frohman’s, and has been pictnrised by the World Film Company under the title of “ Then I’ll Come Back to Yon,” with the World Film’s star, Alice Brady, in thh leading role. This big feature will be screened by Pollards in conjunction with “Human Flotsam,” the sixth episode of “The Secret Kingdom,”. This episode is a seusational one and pictures the kidnapping of the Princess and Philip, the escape of Philip and the tumble light with the river pirates. The plot of “ Then I’ll Come Back to You ” opens with the meeting of the hero and heroine as two youngsters aut.l the stoutly sworn love declaration of the boy, which gave rise to the title of the drama. When next they meet, Sieve is an engineer, and the girl is the daughter of tne magnate, whose interests are being thwarted by the energy and skill of the man.' Thrills follow in quick order, and the reality of the scenes is astounding. The lumber drive gives a real idea of that perilous occupation as the “lumberjacks ” jump from one log to another as they toss in the foaming stream. There is a tight which deserves special notice, as it is the genuine thing in savage rough and tumble. Los Gordon, as tie villain, is masterly, and the whole cast is exceptionally strong. The photographic marvels that occur throughout the story are worth a visit alone. The whole production can he classed as one of the best World Film dramas ever made. THE BA 1M S -THURSDAY. Mr Pollard announces That he has made two special engagements for the Coast in Verna Bain, the phenomenal child star dancer of the world, and .James Bain, the famous comedian and character impersonator. Both these artists will appear in conjunction with Pollard’s Pictures in the Princess Theatre next Thursday. Both these artists have finished record seasons in Australia and .New" Zealand n.nd Mr Ppllard has been fortunate to secure these two artists for a short, i season. Verna Bain as vounc as she

Verna Bain ns young as she is, is admitted by the press arid public to be the dancer of- the age. Most of her work is of the classic order and include such ballet studies as “ The Dying Swan,” “ Pirouette,” “Copellia,” “Rose,” “Butterfly Dance of the Fairies,” and the “Allies’ Dance,” featuring national dances that include French and Russian. Mr James, better known as “ Jinuny -Bain,” is known the world over as a versatile comedian arid character impersonator.