POLLARU'S PICTURES.

Hokitika Guardian, 15 November 1921, Page 1

POLLARU'S PICTURES.

“RUDD'S NEW SELECTION,” WEDNESDAY. If any further proof wore needed that Australian audiences like Australia n-mado pictures, one has to go no further than E. -1 - and l)au Can all s latest production “Rudd’s New ScdectioM,” a companion picture to “On Our’Selection” which since the first relon so nt- tlio end of Inst mouth in S\< ~ ney has been packing theatres everywhere. In some instances already .- hookings have been made by sliowm n unable to accommodate all the crowds that wish to see the picture on its initial screenings nL their houses. Stole Rudd’s story, in which Dad is more lively and lovable than ever. Dave ev. a more delightful amid his matrimonial troubles, Sarah more shrewduh hut equally humorous, and the rest ol the extensive hush family more joyous than over has been produeed by that Rrince of Australian producers Raymond l.otig ford who was also responsible for ” I he Sentimental Bioko” and “On Our Selection.” “Rudd’s New Selecti in" will ho presented for the first time in Hokitika on 'Wednesday next at the Princess Theatre, the prices are Circle 2s Id. stalls Is Id. children half price. On Thursday people who like mystery story with plenty of thrill and excitement will not be disappointed in “The lllue Pearl” shewing en Thursday. Ihe appearance. disappearance and re appearance of a stolen gem gives rise t » some many sided situations in this truly thrilling drama. There are crooks mingling with respectable society foil., husbands and wives engaged in milt cal trickery, a detective who traces the 'crime back to tile wovian lie 1° cs. a hypnotist who unwittingly seis the

■n g. for the theft, a host of •■ompliea ■lions, all logically worked out to a splendid climax. Interest is kept at a hi'dt pitch right through, and the star east, which contains three famous beauties. does yeoman service in giving force to the whole.