AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 23 December 1920, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

POLLARD’S PICTURES. ALICE BRADY TO-NIGHT.

Alice Brady will he featured to-night in a Big World Film Drama “Woman and Wife,” from Charlotte Bronte’s immortal novel, “Jano Eyre.” From printed page to perfect picture. The talo of a girl’s boundless courago and sweet optimism in the face of th° many difficulties which beset her path; parallel with her story is the struggle of a virile personality, Edward Rochester, whom dark clouds likewise overshadow; but their paths meet, .and after still further misfortunes a kindly fate unites them in well-deserved happiness. His wife a maniac—his divorce would soon be granted—surely it would bo safe to marry Jane now! But it was not* i'o be. Tliat night, the wedding actually in progress, tho poor crazed being crept Out of Her window climbed down the sloping dizzy sides of the roof, and the closing words of the beautiful service were rudely broken by bursts of maniacal laughter. Jane’s lovely eyes were afire with contempt:—“And so—you wer«‘not free to marry! You' sought to make mo your— 1” The dark head, she had loved, and still, in spite of all, cherished, sank down in shame. This world-famous story has been translated into a score of tongues, and in each of these tho book easily holds its own as a favourite of favourites. The first chapter of the new serial which is showing now Successfully in the larger centres starring William Duncan iu “Smashing Barriers” will also bo screen ed.

McLEAN’S PICTURES. “CROOKED STRAIGHT,” FRIDAY Mr McLean presents to-morrow night “Crooked Straight,” featuring Charles Ray at his very best. Ben Trimble, having saved’ up one thousand dollars, leaves- his homo town, Tilton, for Chicago, to make his mark in the world. Falling into the clutches of a confidence mnn t “Chick” Larrabee, lie is relieved of his thousand. Out of work and-penniless, Ben is one night standing gazing longingly into the window of a restaurant when ho is approached by Spai’k Nelson, a safe-cracker. Spark unfolds a wonderful tale of the wonderful riches derived from .safe cracking, and finally induces Ben to he his pal in trade. After ho has “worked” with “Spark” some time, Ben meets Larrabee and demands his thousand dollars. Chick refuses and Ben knocks him down. Larrabee learns certain of the partner’s plans and tips the police. . . . The next night, while coming to. visit Vera, Ben discovers tho crook. Larrabee, sneeringly tells Ben, that his past will he brought to light if he interferes. But Ben creeps into the Owen home in the still of night, relieves the safe of its coiitents, and lies in wait for developments. Larrabee arrives later and opens the.safe. Finding the money gone lie assails the old man and threatens to kill him unless the money is produced. Ben intervenes and.he and “Chick” have their second set-to. Fists fly ! everywhere and the defeated crook j runs away. 1 Saturday (Xmas Night) “Satan’s ■ Private Door.”