POLLARD'S PICTURES

Hokitika Guardian, 13 February 1920, Page 1

POLLARD'S PICTURES

- SENTIMENTAL BLOKE.” It is claimed that the most memorable event in the moving picture annals, will be recorded at the Princess Theatre on Monday next, when Mr E. J. Carroll will present Raymond Long, ford’s eight act illustration flf C. J. Dennis’ immortal work “The Sentimental Bloke.” , r , . Mr Dennis’ poems of “The Sentimental Bloke” was a most remarkable achievement in every way: tlieir popularity throughout the length and bieadth of all English speaking countries was electrical. America promptcould not save the poems, but the picture lias been safely secured by Mr E. j Carroll, who owns and controls the world’s rights at a fabulous figure. “The Sentimental Bioko” is the one great Australian film picture, and it ranks with the finest work that the world Ims done for the screen. It is

a picture that appeals invincibly to young girls of the best class, and voting boys who are looking eagerly on to life. It is honest, human, sweet, ami it has the true qualities of permanency. Most film pictures last a month and a day; this will be as good iu five years as it is to-day. It is the real thing—it is liie. “The Sentimental Bloke” prices will be 2s and Is plus tax. Seats for circle may he reserved at Mclntosh’s..