AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 8 October 1919, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

McLEAN’S PICTURES.

MARY PICKFORD—TO-NIGHT. Mr McLean presents a splendid picture at the Opera House to-night. It is a magnificent drama,, “Stella Maris’’ featuring the world’s sweetheart," Mary Pickford in a " dual role. As' “Stella Maris” you will be given ah opportunity of seeing the versatility of 1 Mary Pickford hi 3 " the) sensitive,’ beautiful e;nd sympathetic,, and ’ loved by a), Stella Maris in "which character she displays acting abilities of iharvell ms appeal, sincerity and depth. But her “Unity Blake” is a wonderful bit of ■character drawing. She succeeds by sheer art in" making Ethe 'hunchback’s beauty of soul as apparent as her physical ugliness. It is a. wonderful performance, humorous' in its appeal, so in contrast to that contained in »no other character she portrays. Special prices will’ be charged for this great picture dress circle 2/1, ground flo r .» 1/7 ; ’ ' ” '

POLLARDS PICTURES. MONSTER DOUBLE BILL. “TheKaiser—the.Beast of Berlin,” and “A Woman of Redemption,” two huge star dramas that, require the I unfolding of eleven thousand feet of I film to tell their stories of adventure, hate, pathos, murderous invasion, and the true love of true women, will be screened by Pollards at the Princess /Theatre to-morrow (Thursdayj evening. “The Kaiser—t-he Beast of Berlin,” Mr Julian’s great historical j play, reflects the tremendous vanity j aud arrogance of” tho Kaiser, his ■ cruel; bloodless methods, his utter j

lack of human sentiment and his ruthless disregard of everything save military prestige. Mr Julian’s' per-! sonal delineation of the Kaiser is a splendid bit of acting. The picture is one that will intensify tho hatred of right-minded , people for llohen-

zollerbm. Some of the scenes depicting the treatment-'of inoffensive women, ami more particularly youiig j gills, during siicli Tnculents’ as’ilie; sacking of Louvain are extremely! Vivid arid consequenlly harrowing.The thrilling story of the backwoods,! “A JWoriiau of ; Redemption,”’.'the, second star"drama to be screened on' the same evening, is produced by tliej World Film Company and' features; June Elvidge as the wo ilia n who set 1 out to reform a wastrel. The story is a thrilling one ot tnckwooJ’s life. Sensational fights and wonderful score effects are the leading factors 1 in this stirring picture. June Elvidge provides a revelation of what fine acting she is capable of outside her usual sphere. As the programme is a long biie, patrons .are reminded to come early ns the screening will commence at 8 p.m. sharp.