AMUSEMENTS

Hokitika Guardian, 6 February 1922, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS

nCTtlftESf: ’ “THE ik&T OFTHE MoEicANS” Tb-NIGHT! Once more has Maurice Tourneur 1 g-one back to th«A ciassiqs of childhood. ,This time, as director, he hag given the screen a ' masterpiece in “The Last oi! tli/e iVioHicans” which conies to the Princess Theatre to-nigkt. “The Last of the is a I story too well known to need repetition, but the love tale with the humour and pathos, ( thrills and exciting moments, is one that will . cause, € very beholder to gasp—then laugh—then gulp—for it is intensely .human, intensely real,,and replete with historical events and thrill. All the ability and knowledge of the great Maurice Tourneur, have gone into this production. An aH-lead caste, especially selected by Maurice Tourneur, appears in this story. Th e ' scenic backgrounds are exquisite in their rugged beauty. Albert Roscoe, who plays Uneps is part Indian, being one-eighth Osage. His characterisation of tho famous Redskin 'inCoop'er’s story is a great nchieve‘ment: Barbara Bedford, the charming ‘miss w’lo plays Cora Munro. is a new ,light on the silver sheet, having been ■discovered by Tourneur, quite by accident. There is in it everything for everybody, and not a member of the family can miss it: it;, pleases the old folks In- happy remembrances of other days; for the middle-aged, the fathers and mothers of to-day. The appeal is 'strong because of its value solely as an amusement. It has an educative value for children, for Cooper’s famous book is used in school work, and by ! seeing! the film the youngsters are doubly impressed, and tbeir, interest ;in literature is stimulated. Then for :the boys and girls! What kid has not Splayed Indians’ and enjoyed it Not one indeed. Everyone will want to see this thrilling picture. The wonderful scenic beauties—the mountains—the mountains—the splendid acting, stage 'settings and photography all create a ‘veritable screen epic of wondrous beauty. A two-reel Christie Comedy and Gazette will also he screened! Pollard’s Symphony Orchestra will be in attendance, „