AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 31 May 1921, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

MCLEAN'S PICTURES.

“PINK TIGHTS” TO-NIGHT

This evening’s programme has as the main feature a Universal special entitled “Pink Tights.” The glitter and glamour of the circus, which appeals to children of all ages from six to sixty, are one reason for the more than ordinary interest displayed in the coming of “Pink Tights,” a romance of the tented world, the tanbark ring and the “big top.” Its heroine is little Afazie Darnton, known on the bill-hoards ns M’lle Gabriclle St Simon, whose specialty is to ascend to the clouds in a balloon and then drop to the earth with a parachute. Marie is sick of the life she is leading—the ceaseless travel, the dirt, and the grime—and she longs to remain in one of the small towns through which they pass. When the circus reaches Pleasanton a few narrowminded women of the church rise in their wrath against the silken-tightod M’lle Gabrielle as pictured on the hills and appeal to the young minister to forbid the exhibition. Tn the meanwhile Atnzig making her afternoon ascension, is carried far from the lot by a high wind, and in dropping from the balloon lands on the roof of the minister’s house. The parson stands the shock quite well, hut, afraid of its effect on the militant women of his congregation. hides Mazie in his bedroom pending the departure of the committee. And it is this situation which gives rise to a. series of most appealng incidents, leading to a climax as unusual as it is unexpected. The second star of a great programme wiH be “Treasure Island” one of the muff sensational productions of the day, which deals with dark and daring deeds of men who knew no fear. It is a romance of the Spanish Alain a great pirate hunt for gold. See the great rush for the stockade at Treasure Island.

, PEOPLES PICTURES.

OPERA HOUSE, TO-NIGHT

GRAND OPENING PROGRAMME

The People’s Pictures make their grand opening to-night at the Opera Hons, North Revell Street. The management have been making great alterations to the Opera House which will add greatly to the comfort of patrons. The picture display will be shown twice a week- (Tuesdays and Thursdays) and the very latest and best picture films will be displayed. The productions will b 0 in tlio capable hands of Air Pengelly, an operator mechanic of ability, while an efficient orchestra will supply pleasing accompaniments. The opening programme to-night is a good one and should attract a large attendance. For the opening programme this (Tuesday) evening an excellent display of the latest film releases is billed. The leading attraction will be a super production by the British and Continental Film Company, entitled “Alight and the Mite,” a thrilling drama presented in five sensational parts, the magnitude of the story requiring this extended production. The action carries the spectators from scenes of poverty to those of Pnrisien wealth, the scenes being wonderfully spectacular. The caste comprises n number of talented and prominent players nil new to local audiences. The supports include a Charlie Chaplin comedy entitled “The Hot Dog,” full of irrestible comedy, and amusing and original situations. Other items will include a Topical Budget, an educational and a scenic of great beauty

POLLARD’S PICTURES.

“RULING PASSIONS,” WEDNESDAY. On Wednesday the big Select Foatur,, “Ruling Pasisons” starring Julia Dean and Edward Arden will be screened at the Princess Theatre. A powerful and dramatic offering is Select Pictures’ special attraction “Ruling Passions,” The story is about a wealthy broker, who, through hate and distrust of the world, is suffering a mental breakdown. A man whom he had befriended had stolen his promised bride, but the new nurse, who is engaged for the broker by his physician learns of his trouble and sets about to bring him to health and happindss. Tn the end love and mercy triumph over hate and revenge. Julia Dean, of vaudeville fame and Edward Arden are the featured players in this novel, and wholesome story, while an excellent east includes Claire Whiteny and Earl Schenck.

On Thursday “The Tower of Jewels” presents an absorbing story of the underworld, shedding light on the vast intelligence employed by criminals of a high order in their pursuits. Tt furnishes splendid oportunities for displaying the beauty and talents of Corinne Griffith, who gives ft remarkably, faithful and appealing characterisation of the “Princess” a girl who has fallen into the hands of a gang, of criminals. and has not had a. chance to go straight: the “Tower of Jewels” is n wonderful necklace of diamonds which forms tile obi'cct of many daring attempts at burglary. Eor beauty of production and tensity of action the picture would be hard to beat, and the beauty of the. star scintillates through tlm enthralling story, rivalling oven the beauty of the wonderful fiems in the famous necklace.