AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 March 1919, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

POLLARD'S PICTURES.

TO-NIGHT

Before the screening of the celebrated,picture “The Cross Bearer” by Pollards at the Princess Theatre tonight, Mi 1 Leslie Belcher the well known tenor A r ocalist, now under engagement to Mr Tom Pollard will

sin" “ God Send You Back To Ale,” and “ Come Sing To Me.” “ The Cross Bearer ” starring Montagu Cove as Cardinal Mercier of Belgium, the man who stood between humanity and the Huns, is a picture that shows how the courageous Prelate steadfastly opposed the German aggression in his stricken country. The story has an historic basis and an enthralling love theme is woven around the charming ligure of Liane who loves and is loved by a Belgium officer on active service. To save the girl from the gruesome desires of a German Governor-General, the Cardinal uses every means his wits can devise, and the combat between the one defenceless man and the might of Germany makes a notable story. “ Stranger Disposed,” the Bth chapter of “ The Mystery of Die Double Cross,” another episode of thrilling experiences and mystery fails to identify the masked s tranger.

MCLEAN’S PICTURES. CHARLIE CHAPLIN—FRIDAY. Mr McLean presents at the Opera House on Friday night Olga Petrova in “Daughter of Destiny.” Critics pronounce Olga Petrova to be the greatest of emotional actresses, and this tribute to her genius is well maintained in her latest work before the camera, “Daughter of Destiny,” a photoplay of which she is the author. This is the real Petrova—the wonderful artist —the magnificent portrayer of the big moments of life. The story tells of a girl who was married twice—First, to a. rascal who kills a man and disappears, so that she thinks him dead. The second time she makes a morganatic marriage with a Prince. Then the first husband returns! The girl’s greatness of soul saves the Prince’s life and gains recognition of her rights as his wife. the second big feature of the programme it; the ever irrespressible Charlie Chaplin in a great laughter maker. “In the Park.”