AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 October 1918, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

POLLARD’S PICTURES.

“IT HAPPENED TO A DELE.”

To-night at the Princess Theatre Pollards will present the brilliant Pathe drama “It Happened to Adele,” a fascinating story of legitimate stage life and quaint, customs of actresses and art students. “In the Crucible.” the drd chapter of the Pailm serial “ The Neglected Wife,” and “ The Indian’s Hand,” the 14th chapter of “A Lass of the Luinberlands,” will be screened in conjunction with the stage feature. “It Happened to Adele ” is a story of Adele, Hie daughter of an actress who has fallen upon hard times, and who, by chance gets an engagement as a chorus girl, and struggles through some extraordinary happenings before she is brought before an admiring public. It is a romantic play full of surprises and quaint flashes of humor at the expense of the theatrical beginners. Gladys Leslie portrays the character of Adele in a superb manner and is ably supported by dainty Peggy Burke who acts the part of the levelheaded chorus girl who is experienced in the ways of the theatrical world.

McLEAN’S PICTURES. “THE LITTLE AMERICAN,” FRIDAY.

-Mr McLean will present on Friday the famous picture “The Little American,” featuring Mary Pickford. This is the picture, which as stirred America from end to end. Which the Germans in America tried to stop, Which time will never efface from the memory. Which reveals the innermost life and soul of the Hun in its brutal, bestial demoniacal thirst for power. Mary Pick ford’s Immortal Protest against the Reign of German Debauchery. A tremendous, and timely spectacle, making earlier triumphs seem hut mere echoes of a forgotten past. A stupendous production, replete with tense moments and heart throbs, in which Mary Pickford has developed a brand new characterisation, of intense power ,mellowed by all the sweet and adorable qualities which have given her such a tremendous and devoted following among theatre goers. A spectacular, thrilling, and soul-inspiring masterpiece. The exciting scenes on land and sea rival anything yet screened. It is not only a stoutly patriotic play, but is classy, it is sensible—a product for well-tutored people who can recognise genuine art. Referring to “'Hie Little American” a writer says.— No wonder the Germans in America used every ounce of influence to have it suppressed ,but thanks io our brave Ally and the Artcraft Company this was impossible. By seeing this picture the children will appreciate more Fully what their brave brothers and fathers are fighting for — civilisation. Scud them to see a picture that will linger in their memories for all time. In view of the heavy expense incurred to secure this world-famed film special prices will ho charged of 2s_ upstairs and Is (id downstairs, (plus tax-.)