AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 27 January 1921, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

POLLARD’S PICTURES.

TO-NIGHT. To-night Pollards are screening a big World Film feature starring June Elvidge in “The Moral Deadline”, the picture deals with the question, why is there one law for rich and another for the poor? June Elvidge. has never appeared in a picture that suits her better than the part she plays in this big World feature. A topical comedy and the latest episode of the popular serial “Smashing Barriers” featuring V illiam Duncan will also be shown.

McLEAN’S PICTURES.

“DANGEROUS HOURS,” FRIDAY

An atmosphere of Soviet Russia is accurately reproduced during the filming of the Thomas 11. luce production, "Dangerous Hours,” which will be presented as a Paramount. Arternft special attraction at the Princess Theatre tomorrow evening. The story in brief is as iollows: John King is a young man whose mission in life, be believes, is to right the wrongs of the working classes. His father lives in poverty in the town of New Meadows, and is supported by May Weston, owner of Weston shipyards, who has been the sweetheart of bis son John in their childhood days. John leaves home to join Boris Blotehi, a Radical, who formerly was colonel in the Red Guard of Russia. Sophia Guerni, also a Radical, secures King’s co-operation in Blotehi’s schemes. A sympathetic strike having been declared in the Weston shipyards, the propagandists, led by King, who does not realise the terrible limits to which th(> Radicals are prepared to got to win their ends, goes to New Meadows, and John visits May Weston. The Radicals are dismissing the details of a bomb plan when King bursts in upon them and makes violent protests. King endeavours to wrest r, lethal bond) from Boris, but in the struggle that ensures he is knocked senseless. May and the elder King have taken refuge in the plant, and are protected by the fairini tided element of the strikers. They oppose the Radicals who outnumber tin'll! greatly. Recovering from (he beating given him, King joins the loyal strikers and succeeds in wresting a. second bomb Irom Boris. The propagandists are approaching in large numbers and King hurls the bomb in their path with appalling results.

LEY ANTE AND KERCH

j Lev,ante and Kcech Company of if j lusiouists who haveMitily recently ar-

rivet! ill the Dominion niter n record .season will give llieir unique and thrilling entertainment on .Monday in the Princess Theatre in conjunction with the screening of the ail British picture, A Romany Lass." The programme consists of magic t„ mystify, spooks In make one laugh, ami mnemonics to t-aU'O wonder. The piineipnl performers are ably supported by a strong comi>any of .schooled assistants, freroute, the magician, is a performer of strong personality, and his limning lire of re-

marks keeps an audience in roars of j laughter. Levan to has with him ii- ! liisions and mysteries new to the Dominion. His latest spectacular illusion is the (‘vanishment of Princess Asm. Cecil iCeei'li lias given many demonstlustrations of phenomena which have met with appreciation, and ho lias exposed the methods of producing fraudulent phenomena. In his coming performance Keeeh will demonstrate methods used by mediums. He will also present the seance of the Thomson Profilers of Wales, a materialisation which to the uninitiated would appear very real, and perhaps convince them even against their better judgment. 'flu l first part of the entertainment is devoted to the screening of the all Britislt picture “A Romany bass,” starring Marjory Villis, Janies Knight and Charles Rock, the "Old Pill” in “The Better ’Ole.” Prices of admission will he As, 2s and 1 plus tax. Box plan of dress circle is now open at Mclntosh’s.

N.Z. “PIGGUHS.” Oil Wednesday and Thursday Hokitika " ill be favored by a return visit of tlio famous N.Z. Diggers, who visited tli<* West Const about a year ago, the combination meeting with market success. No one will dispute the “Diggers” claim of being the most popular company ever touring—when it

is, stated that the company have been in existence for over five years, during which time they have given their (‘lever and versatile performances in seven countries, and since their appearance here last year —have toured Australia under the management of J. C. Williamson, meeting with record attendances everywhere. When the “Diggers” were last here, they drew crowded houses, and there are every indications of their being equally supported on the forthcoming occasion., judging by the general opinion which prevails ill the then tie-going circles-. The "Diggers” are still under tpe direction of Hr Victor Peck, who litis introduced many high-class companies to tlio Dominion, and under the man '.go input of 'Patio Pama, Prank Perkins, and Stag Lawson, this remarkable cmbination will appear at the Pi'imvss Theatre on Wednesday and Times I «.v next, and will present entirely new programmes, full of mirth, fun, and frivolity. It is said that imitation is the ?ince’rest form of flattery, and the nmnbet of “Digger” companies that have appeared before Australasian audiences since the advent of “The Famous Diggers” is but a tribute to their excellence and unprecedented niece ss. “The Famous Diggers” return to New Zealand bigger, brighter, and better than ever, arid with a thorough knowledge cf j just what Dominion audiences require in the way of bright and brewy enter- j tainment. Once again will patrons delight in the artistry of that inimitable ]

“misleading lady,” Stan Lawson. The clever comedians, Tano Faina and Len Lome, are mirth provoking artists of excellence. Gus Dawson, ragtime exponent and dancer, and Len Walker, dancer arid light comedian, are a tower of strength. Frank Perkins (baritone) and George Proctor (tenor) are vocalists who have already made their name. “The Famous Diggers” Company consists of no less than. 20 members, the orchestra of 10 being a special feature of the entertainment. The box plan will open at Mclntosh’s on Saturday. For the convenience of patrons the train from Hokitika to Ross on Wednesday will be delayed until 10.30 p.m.