MCLEAN’S PICTURES.

Hokitika Guardian, 12 February 1920, Page 1

MCLEAN’S PICTURES.

TOM MIX, FRIDAY

Never has Tom Mix appeared in a ■more thrilling story than in his latest William Fox picture, “Ace High.” Ibis photoplay that will he shown on Friday evening at the Opera House, is one that will hold any audience with its scenic effects alone. But the great Canadian 'Northwest is used only as a background for -this wonderful horseman of the screen to place before motion-picture goers the true story of life in the faraway wilds of- the Canadian-Alaskan border.

Toni Mix, who portrays on the screen ■that noble figure of the majority of men who predominate in the West, has some terrific fights in this play. And all for the love of a girl whom he had found years before—a baby in the snow, a baby whose mother had died while seeking her husband in that wild Canadian land. In the play Mix is called Jean Rivard. When he grows up he becomes a member of the Canadian Mounted Police. The £irl has been adopted by a settler, and .his wife, blit when the wife died he sent thy girl hack East to a convent. Some •time later, however, at the request of a friend of low character, he sends for the girl, hoping her presence will help him in the dance ball ho intends to open. Jean decides no Harm will come to the igirl. He fights desperate men and evil conditions. He battles with a man alone in a darkened room while other men wait 'outside to see which one comes out alive. Jean comes out, but one of the men, believing him too weak to fight further, kidnaps the girl. Summoning all his remaining strength, Jean follows to the river edge and catches the man as lie is getting into his canoe. Another light begins this time in the ice-covered river. It continues underneath the water and under the ice. Jean himself is saved only through the heroic work of the girl, who chops through the ice and drags the weakened Jean to the surface. About this time there has come into the settlement the president of a railroad that is extending its lines. This proves ito be the father of the now grown girl. A. Fox comedy entitled “Roaring Lions and Wedding Bells,” and further adven. ftures of “Stingarce” will conclude a fine programme.

THE DANDIES OF 1920. To-morrow and Saturday evening “Tho Dandies of 1920” will appear in the Princess Theatre. “The Dandies of 1920” come with excellent credentials. There aro several new artists in ihe combination, and each is said to he a performer of merit. The well-known English comedian and producer, Mr George Sharatt, is amongst the newcomers ,as also is Miss Annette Lang, who is not only a vivacious sonibrette, but is said to be a most accomplished dancer. In Miss Rosa Walton, another speeal engagement for this year’s tour, tho company possesses an excellent accompanist and monologuist. Mr Raymond Nicholson is the tenor of the party, and another new performer with “The Dandies.” There are three old favourites in the present combination, in Miss Christina Andrews, a Scottish soprano, Miss Madoline Knight, contralto, and Mr Bonn Millar, basso. “The Dandies” will present a budget of now numbers. They have ii most extensive repertoirie which contains 10 most recent successes from musical comedy and comic opera. On Saturday evening a. complete change of programme will ho presented. Seats may bo reserved at Misses Mclntosh’s.