AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 27 June 1921, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

POLLARD’S PICTURES. GRAND DOGISLK BILL TO-NIGHT. To-night Pollards aro presenting a Ijig clou hie attraction, two big English and American dramas. A'iolct Hopson is seen at her best in her latest Broadwest English production, “The Gentleman Rider.” a story of the sport of kings (hat is presented in lavish manner and with true racing atmosphere. The star has never been better suited than in the role of the heroine; her self-possessed precision of gait and gesture, her natural methods and iher undoubted magnetic personality, are all happily employed in the delineation of the part of Marjorie, with the happy result that the role shines out of the picture as a gem in a gorgeous setting. Vigour and i realism characterise every scene, and I the racing scones in themselves are as ■ vivid as anything of this nature that lias been screened. “Youthful Folly” has been described as a lyrical romance with Olive Thomas in one of the most splendid roles of her career. Hoi sweet simplicity . and youthful charm, her sense of comedy and her ability to rise to great dramatic heights are all used to wonderful advantage in this picture. The story is not an ordinary hit of fiction, but is a well balanced, beautifully conceived story that will make a strong appeal to everyone. There is a deep dramatic force in “Youthful Folly,” and there are many splendid comedy touches, the negroes of the Southern plantation adding their full .share to the humour. Pollard’s usual prices will ho charged tor this big attraction to-night. McLEAN’S PICTURES. DOUBLE PROGRAMME TUESDAY. Mr McLean presents a great double programme of stars on Tuesday evening. The first star is Charles Ray in “Paris Green.” The fates decreed that he should be allowed but one short hour in Paris, the gayest spot in the world. But an hour has sixty minutes and each of those minutes has sixty seconds and info every one of those seconds h< crammed-a couple of stirring incidents. At the end of that memorable hour he was certainly no longer “green,” for he’d acquired sufficient knowledge of the language, and customs to win the best little girl in tbe world. -Some whirlwind romance We’ll say it was. It’s Charles Ray in one of those delight ful endearing roles of a country youth that, have made him so popular. It’s a rural story of real folks.

The second picture screens Robert W. Chambers’ greatest story “The Restless Sex” with Marion Davies in the lending role. Modern woman—is she a prisoner chaffing at the chains ol convention? See this breath-taking romance of a petted idol of society who dared to break her fronds, and embark on a in ad career oT excitement-seeking. A brilliant Chambers masterpiece, lavishinglv interpreted, and filled with “inside” views of artist life. Fine supports complete the programme.