McLEAN’S PICTURES.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 May 1921, Page 1

McLEAN’S PICTURES.

“HUMORESQUE” TO-NIGHT.

Fannie Hurst, who is noted for her realistic studies of Jewish life, never struck a more intensely human note than she attained in “Humoresque.” The novel lias been translated into motion picture form by Cosmopolitan Productions, and will be shown at the Princess Theatre to-morrow (Tuesday) evening by Air ATcLcan. The scene is New "York's famous lower east side, and the central character a youngster with a soul for music. Receiving his first violin from his mother on his seventh birthday, the boy later develops into a world-wide genius. Then the war comes and he returns from overseas with a wounded shoulder, that, it is thought will prevent him from ever playing a violin again. But in the great crisis of life the injured shoulder is restored to strength and his happiness returns. Alma Reubens is the featured player in “Humoresque.” which also includes in its cast Vera Gordon and Gaston Glass. It is a. Paramount Artcraft Royalty ATasterpiecc. The chapters of tho serial “Elmo the Fearless” delayed last Friday, will also be shown. Usual prices. Special music will be rendered by AlcLean’s orchestra for the production while Afiss V. Hannan of Greymouth will play the violin solo “Humoresque.”