AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 25 February 1919, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

POLLARD’? pictures.

“IN THE BALANCE.” On Thursday evening Pollard’s will present Phillip Oppenheim’s famous novel “The Hillman” in picture as produced by .the Greater Vitigraph Company under the title of “In the Balance’’ and featuring Earl Williams and Grace Darmond in tlic leading roles—“ln the Balance tells the story of a recluse—a woman hater who lived among the hills but fate threw in his way' as his guest, a stage beauty and he worshipped her. Such is the theme of a real first class story. Who is the Masked Stranger “The Life Current” the sth Chapter of the “Mystery of the Double Cross” carries this interesting serial one 6tep further but keeps concealed the identity of the Masked Stranger.

MCLEAN’S PICTURES.

OPERA lIOU SE—TO-NIGHT. Ai: ithe Opera House to-night Mr. McLean will present the great Japanese actor Sessue Hayakawa in the great Paramount picture, “Hidden Pearls.” This is one of the most beautiful, interesting and unique features ever produced. It is a veriable triumph in photography and a film of unusual strength. The story rapidly fluctuates between ’Frisco’s fashionable quarters and the great natural beauties of Hawaii. Packed with thrills from start to- finish, your interest is riveted until the final scene of this great drama. The star picture will he augmented hv a further instalment of the serial “Purole Domino” and Topical Gazette.