AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 19 August 1921, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

POLLARD’S PICTURES. MONDAY. On Monday next Pollards are presenting a huge double programme. Norma Talmadge will be seen at her best in her latest release entitled "The Branded Woman.” As a jewel in a rare setting shines the personality of Norma. Talmadge in her latest picture ‘‘The Branded Woman.” Her acting iu this feature has never been surpassed in her screen career, and her impersonation of the guileless young girl fresh from school is as sweet and refreshing as an orchard breeze. In the difficult role ol the pure minded young wife carrying a secret sorrow which she dares not impart to her husband for fear of losing his affection, she is a revelation, demonstrating her exceptional ability as an actress. The story is one that is calculat'd to excite the sympathy of any audience, and it has its moments of dramatic splendour and intensity that are memorable. Percy Marmoiit, the young Australian actor who has achieved success on the screen, is a wonderfully effective leading man in this feature. The second big feature with Eugene O’Brien and Ruby De Reiner in the lending roles is entitled ‘‘A Pool and his Money.” Pour points of perfection: 1. Eugene O’Brien has never been soon in anything finer than this; 2. Ruby De Remer scores a success as great as hei triumph in “The Auction Block ; 3. George Barr Met’uteheon, author of

"Brewster’s Millions,” puts his very host in drama and heart-interest into “A Pool and his Money”; *• Seizinck produced it on a scale of magnificence, such as has rarely been equalled in motion pictures.

McLEAN’B PICTURES.

HARRY CAREY—TO-NIGHT. Mr McLean presents at the Princess Theatre to-night a great programme headed by Harry Carey in Hie g™at drama ‘‘The .Gun Fighting Gentleman”. It, is a, picture of great interest and lias caused a sensation wherever shown. The other portion of the programme in elude a laughter making comedy entitl ed “Tangle Birthday” an international news gazette and further chapters of the attractive serial “Vanishing Dagger” starring Eddie Polo.