AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 June 1921, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

POLLARD’S HCTURES. NORMA TALMADGE AND LARRY SEMON—TO-NIGHT. To-niglit at the Princess Theatre Pollards are presenting a special double display, Norma Talmadge one of the greatest and most popular screen artists will be seen in the leading role of Owen Johnston’s famous novel “The Woman Gives,” and Larry Semon the King of' Comedians will he seen at his l>est in “Schooldays” his latest reieaso In “The Woman Gives” Norma Talmadge exemplifies the difference between the woman who shoulders the problems of married life, and the one who shirks her natural responsibilities. That some i women give, while others just natur--1 ally take, is the theme of this fascinating story, which proved one of Owen Johnson’s most successful novels. As produced by First National, it proves a splendid vehicle for this popular and . talented young star, and no expense i has been spared in making it a worthy presentation. The programme » a study , in contrasts for in addition to the First ; National feature, we have another of the now famous Larry Semon comedies “»Schooldays”, and if one casts one’s memory back to those far off days when we assimilated rendin’, ritin’, and ’rithI metie with the aid of strap or switch, one can readily imagine the wealth of j humour that such a comedian as Semon has garnered for this subject. I On Wednesday, Pollards are showing ' another of the Harma British Productions entitled “Power of Right” starring James Knight. PEOPLES PICTURES. t “SPINNER OF DREAMS.” TUESDAY. The Peoples’ Pictures present at the Opera House on Tuesday a Lancashire romance starring O’Dette Gaumbault and Basil Gill in the Empire drama “Spinner of Dreams”. The story: The spinner of dreams was a thoughtful ! young man whom no one took seriously, j When lie spoke of the great invention which would revolutionise spinning,, and do away with the old-fashioned loom they smiled at him. The dreamer loved j the farmer’s daughter at Hundred End : farm, and these good folks encouraged , and financed him, to enable him to ! proceed to a neighbouring town to complete his work. Here he lodged with a worker at the mills, and w'th the assistance of this old man’s beautiful daughter he completed his work. On

the eve of a demonstration of his wonderful model, the girl who had helped him became aware that he was betrothed to another.. Seeking reyenge she destroyed the model, which spoilt the dreamer’s opportunity to liPlp the owner of Hundred End. ns the mortgage on the farm became due. Regretting her action, she acknowledged her guilt, and disclosed the fact that the man who held tho mortgage had prompted her in her base action. Prosperity erhne to the dreamer and the people who had helped him .in his great work. Tn addition the programme includes Topical budget, and a great Keystone comedy of 200 fl foot entitled “The Pugilist” starring Charlie Chaplin in one of his funniest of funny contributions, which should not he missed by lovers of the greatest comedy actor of the day. Don't fail to seo Charlie Chaplin and Fatty Arbuoklo with "the gloves. This comedy is two thousand foot long and there are 2000 hearty laughs in it.

McLEAH’S PICTURES.

ROBERT WARWICK. TUESDAY

On Tuesday evening Air McLean presents a great programme headed by the most popular star actor of the screen, Robert Warwick, in the greatest of latest successes, “Thou art the Man.” The picture gives great opportunity for the wonderful personality of the star to excel, and Robert Warwick gives a great representation. The Paramount Company have excelled in this production which has created a furore. The supports include a clever comedy scenic and Graphic, while the full orchestra will supply the incidental music.