AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 June 1921, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

POLLARD’S PICTURES. “BACK TO GOD’S COUNTRY.” AND A GENUINE CHAPLIN COMEDY.” TO-NIGHT. To-night the N.Z. International Attractions present a monster double attraction Nell Shipman in “Back to God’s Country” the greatest production of 1921. Are you tired of commonplace films? Then see this one. The extraordinary story of Dolores, the swimming girl of Canadian wilds, and “AVapi, the Killer,” the great dog who fights the fight of his fighting life to save her from men of prey more heartless than the beasts of the forest. Sixteen kinds of wild animals play natural parts in this picture. Greatest dog sledge race and dog fight ever seen. Scenes actually taken inside the rim of the Arctic Circle. Sec Dolores’ despe- ! rate swim down the mountain rapids. Miss Shipman really does the hazardous swim herself. See Dolores’ fight for love and life aboard the Whaler. Scenes actually made at sea. A tale of love and villainy. Unique, beautiful, daring. Charlie Chaplin in Sunnyside a three thousand foot comedy produced by First National, his third million dollar attraction will also he shown. Three big reels. Three thousand laughs. Coming Monday next Anita . Stewart in ‘The Yellow Typhoon.”

PEOPLES PICTURES.

DOUBLE PROGRAMME-TO-NTGTTT.

At the Opera House to-night the Peoples Pictures present a grand double programme and capital orchestral accompaniments. The first star “Would A r ou Forgive?” is said to he excellently suited to etch the sympathetic personality and exquisite beauty of the star Vivian Rich. The story is from the pen of Julius G. Furtherman. and deals with a fundamental question of the modern family. According to statements by the producer, the picture makes a powerful plea for a more tolerant relation between husband and wife. At any rate, much of the drama in this story hinges upon the excessive suspicion of the husband. Supporting Miss Rich is a group of talented players whose ability is well known. These include Tom Chattorton, Ben Beeley, and Lilie T.eslic. Scott Dunlop, creator of many screen successes, directed this production. The second star feature is “The Shark” n William Fox special. The action of this play is said to be powerful and swift. Thrilling scenes abound. “Lassie,” a dog whose almost human intelligence makes it possible for her to plnv an important role, is one of the actors in the cast. The animal performs so'me marvellous stunts in helping iho action of the play. George Walsh declares that “Lassie” is the bosk trained animal in films. The play was written by Thomas F. Fallon and directed by Dell Henderson. The imports include an amusing cartoon “Nothing hut girls,” and two fine scenics.

McLEAN’S PICTURES.

“THE TOLL, GATE,” FRIDAY

Afr AloLenn will present another first olnss prom'nnime nt the Princess Theatre on Friday evening headed by the uroat drama “The Toll Gate” starring the most popular actor Pill TTart in a stirring representation that most he seen to he appreciated. The serial “Elmo the Fearless” will he continued and an attractive graphic and comedy also shown, with full orchestral accompaniment.