POLLARD’S PICTURES.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 February 1922, Page 1

POLLARD’S PICTURES.

WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. On Wednesday next Pollard’s are presenting .a special feature drama by Metro entitled “Are all Men Alike?” starring May Allison, a thrilling picture of life arid love among the artists of Bohemia New York, a gorgeous, glittering presentation of ' New York’s night life near Washington square. The supporting pictures consist of'the latest Gazettes and a side splitting two reel comedy. On Thursday Pollards are screening another of their popular double star programmes headed by Sessue Hnyakawa in a Hayworth five reel drajna, entitled “Li Ling Lang” and Biljie Rhodes in a Robinson-Cole feature “The Lion and the Lamb” also five reels. Billie Rhodes, the vivacious jtittlle star is seen in an unusually excellent picture “The Lamb and the Lion,” her latest production at the Princess Theatre. Miss Rhodes plays the part of “Boots” a waif, who lias boon' addopted by the leader of a gang of crooks. In an attempted robbery “Boots” is nn ingratiating little vagabond who shocks the society dames by her daring and unconventional capers. Mystery, romance and the machinations of high society intrigue are exposed in a play that vibrates with thrilling situations.

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31 ARY MILES MINTED, TO-NIGHT. Mr McLean presents to-night a e-reel Paramount. “Anne of Green Gables,” featuring M ar y Miles Minter. The fact will be popularly conceded that although libraries be searched from coiling to collar, no more suitable story than that of the irrepressible Anne could be found. Anne had a wealth, of imagination. To her a howl of porridge was a dish of ice cream and {hen she was transplanted out of the* make believe of the orphanage to the reality of life at Bright River. Here her exuberant spirits made her beloved by many. Always in hot water herself she kept the kettle boiling for the villagers too, but beneath these pranks the sterling quality of Aline was evident. Then comes tile tragedy in her life and her struggle to provide and care for those who had befriended her. A wonderful story that will restore your faith in humanity. The programme alm includes a Burton Holmes travelogue covering Wellington and the North Island, an Australian Gapette and Magazine.