POLLARD'S’ PICTURES.

Hokitika Guardian, 23 December 1921, Page 1

POLLARD'S’ PICTURES.

GRAND DOUBT,!? programme, for. RACE NIGHT (MONDAY). On Monday next Pollards are screening a double . star programme, tlie first star being a special Blaekton Feature drama in six reels, entitled “My Husband’s other Wife,” starring Sylvia Breamer and supporting this big feature is the latest Rathe Gazette and a. ttvo-reel Yitagraph comedy “The Nuisance.” In these days when divorce is almost the rule rather than the exception, Sylvia Dreamer’s latest production “My Husband’s Other Wife,” throws a light on divorce that is timely to a degree. The story deals with an actress who is dazzled by tinsel triumphs into casting off the “tie that binds” because her husband expects a homo and children and objects to being just “Adelaide Relar’s husband.” After his marriage to an unsnphisioated eounI try girl, which union brings him all ! that his first marriage lacked, the first I wife decides that she wants him back ! and goes after him. Intensely dramatic | are the situations that develop after I this, furnishing an opportunity that is ’ not missed by Sylvia Breamer fi r rc- ; inarlCably tine acting. The picture is 1 full' of well conceived contrasts., prinI eipaltv between stage and home life.

The second star will be what you’ll see in "The Wonder Man.” Georges Carpentier, world-war licro, and heavyweight champion of Europe, in an intriguing drama of high society. A stunningly gorgeous ball room scene in an ultra-exclusive country club of the elite of high society. The greatest fighter in then world making love to a petite debutante beauty. The idol of France in a pliotodiama, rich in plot find counterplot, heart interest, and tlie thrill of big dramatic moments. The most realistic fight scene ever shown on the screen ; two fashionable club-men settling an affair of honour in good old sporting fashion. A mysterious murder in the diplomatic, circles of Washington and how if was eventually solved. A bevy of beautiful bathing girls at a fashionable swimming-pool party in a millionaire’s home. Carpentier giving a demonstration of how the Parisian Apache gets his man by throwing a knife into 1 1 is back. Pollards Symphony Orchestra will render a special selected programme.

MCIEAN’S PICTURES.

WTI.I.TAX HART TO-NIGHT. This evening Mr MeT.oan will present “O’Mallev of the Mounted” featuring William Hart in the greatest role of his career. A real detective story with Canadian North-wes-tern Mounted Policeman as the hero, portrayed by Wm. S. Hart, is “O’- 1 Mai lev, of tbe Mounted.” There is a mvstory of real thrill —the search for a murderer in the wilds of the western country, hike a blood-hound Hart follows his man into the hills and becomes one of the bandit crew which is protecting the culprit. By a strong© i twist of fate the pursuer loams to love the sister of the man lie is after and j the latter saves him from death at | the hands of the bandits. A tale of ; till' law of the Great. North-west and I the red-coated riders wh guard its • wild frontiers. The worst outlaws in i the country had ridden into Forked 'City—won the greatest events of the ; rodeo, lie rode on a lone hunt and I faced a felons’ death and got his man. | The biggest rodeo or run-up ever staged I for a motion picture in which the , champion bronco-husters. ropers and | riders of American West take part Besides lhe. famous hacking horse conI tests, there are wild steer riding events I harehack bucking, horse riding, fancy i roping and thrilling cowboy games. A century comedy “Stuffed Lions”, n travelogue and the serial “Diamond Queen” complete the programme. The Orchestra’s music will include “Lucretia Borgia" by Donizette. a selection from the Italian opera which will be played immediately after the interval. DANDY DIXIE MINSTRELS. A bright combination is ihc Dandy Dixie .Minstrels. The company, beaded by Jolly John Larkins, submitted an excellent programme of vocal, dancing, and harmonious items, all ol which apliealed to the varied tastes, ami were* thoroughly enjoyed by tbe audience. The programme opens with a lively cluirus, and is followed by a full minstrel first part, Mr Don Wallace taking tin* part of interlocutor, Mr John Larkins lames, and Mr Billy Sunnier as taiuhn. A series of individual turns, interspersed with amusing patter, lends distinct variety In the entertainment. .Miss Rosa flawlliiii tie. v.h :> t'-e possessor of a sweet soprano voice, is heaid to advantage in "Swaiio© River.’’ ami in response to an enthusiastic encore sang “Good-night” charmingly. Mr Billy Sumner, who has been dos' i ibed as the ('artt'-o of ragtime, showed himself capable of handling lively sons, followed by eccentric step dancing, vr.iiioh merited a double emote. Miss Daisy Morris, the sonbrette of the company pleased with tl< rendering ni “Cuddly Kid.” She manages to infuse the right amount of spin. into the songs, and with comedy supplied by Mssrs Larkins and Sumner, her nlierings met with entire appreciation, latter on ill the programme she added further variety with novel Oriental dancing. Mr Jolly John Larkins, in addition to dispensing amusing patter, appeared in vocal numbers, which were received with great enthusiasm. Mr Larkins has been described as the “Ra jah of Mirth,” and his work entirely justifies tlie somewhat appropriate title. The second part consists of clean vaudeville, every member of the company appearing ill his or her own specialty. Billy Sumner again showed considerable versatility and remarkable dancing idulitv. lie has a pleasing tenor voice, which lie uses to advantage. A popular duo were the Hawthorne Sisters (Rosa •,'id Yiolet). Their voices blended harmoniously, while f licit' songs, whirl, were weli selected and well interpreted, met with much appreciation. A distinctly novel turn was supplied bv .Messrs Larkins, Sumner, and Wallace, i who also sang several darky melodies m ■trio. The programme terminated with a iiuproarious comedy entitled “That New Man,” Jolly John Larkins sup-

plying screamingly funny antics. The dressing is a feature of the entertainment, and smart frockings by the feminine section lent added interest. The Company appear at the Opera House on Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday,