AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 15 April 1919, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

MCLEAN'S PICTURES. OPEIIA HOUSE—TO-NIGIiT. Mr McLean at the Opera House this evening presents an O. Henry Vitagraph success that is stated to be one of the finest stories of the year. It is entitled “An American Live Wire,” featuring Earle Williams and Grace Darmond. O. Henry is ono of the greatest masters of English literature, and this is one of his immortal stories. Needless to say, it is full of surprises. Earle Williams is simply perfect as Willard Gcddie and Grace Darmond—well, she would be simply perfect as anything. iSh c is the latest and most dazzling beauty of the screen. It is a love story, hut in the languorous tropical Republic of Coralio, love is in danger of defeat. By the way, this is the particular O. Henry story which contains the world-famous telegram: “The guy has skidaddled with the spondulicks and the skirt—headed for the briny—nab them.” If you don’t know it, see the picture and make its acquaintance. The supports are full of interest, including a gazette and an attractive comedy.

POLLARD’S PICTURES. triple star programme THURSDAY. Charlie Chaplin as “The Immigrant,” “The Riddle of the Cross,” the 12th chapter of “The Mystery of the Double Cross,” and June Elvidge in tbe World film feature “The Marriage Market ” constitute itlie triple star feature programme to he presented by Pollard’s picture in the Princess Theatre on Thursday evening. CHARLIE CHAPLIN AS “ THE IMMIGRANT.” The only Charlie Chaplin, comedian and character actor, will be seen at his best in the latest and funniest .Mutual Chaplin comedy. The star drama “The Marriage Market’’ is a live act World film super drama picture, the story of a society girl who to save her father from disgrace sold lieu-self for a hundred thousand dol-, l:\v.s, but no sooner was the sale com-, pleted than she learned the sacrifice | was futile, for her father had commit- 1 led suicide.