AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 1 October 1921, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

POLLARD’S PICTURES. NORMA TALMADGK, ..-ONDAY. On Monday m'xt ;il the Princess Theatre Pollards arc presenting Norma Tnlinadgo in her latest release "v the First National Coy. entitled "Yes or No," and supporting tins line drama is a geo.l Christie comedy, “Shullle the (,Ulceus,’.’ and the latest I’atlie (Ja/.ettc. topical. The question handled in this picture "Yes or No” which presents Norma Talmadgo in a dramatic duel role, is a prime importance to every gi.l who stands on the threshold of mn.urii.,v. At some time in her life every woman must answer "yes” or "lin,’’ The picture is adopted from Artimr Goodrich's play of the same name which raised a lot i f comment when it appeared upon the stage. ! is a splendid human sirrry—one t!ta* offers the talented star with abundant chances to show her emotional skill. Tile star is forced to answer "yes" or "no.” The momentous tpicslion eoir.es to her fraught with tiagedy- frally:!.' ivitli happiness too. And it is a big responsibility— this decision'. r P'e si ry may lie called a study in contrasts. The spectator sees the social elite frittering away their time while a moment later, whisked hy the magic ol the camera a few blocks east, one encounters a working girl, labouring amid squalid imverly to keep tier home in a maimer worthy of her devoted hut preoccupied husband. Miss Talmadgo handles both roles with rah; skill and charm—with that sure touch and directness of method which has alweys characterised her interpretation on the screen.