AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 8 March 1922, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

POLLARD’S PICTURES.

“THE; STILL ALARM” TO-NIGHT

Of special interest is the speetaculAmelodrama, “The Still Alarm,” which is being presented as a motion picture at the Princess Theatre to-night. Few productions in the history of the theatre have been received with greater enthusiasm than that afforded this thrilling spectacle which has often been referred to as “the climax of sensationalism of the stage,” “The Still Alarm” ; then, the call of the firemen; the maddening race for life by the fire department; the girl imprisoned behind walls of flame; rescue cut off as the stairway falls in a heap of ruins; the crumbling balcony. Climax following climax until love triumphs. The production is one that will take its place with the really big things of the screen. It is staged in the most lavisE manner, embracing all of the incidents of the original story, enacted by a caste of exceptional merit, and includes such well known artists as Thomas Santschi, Fritzi Brunette, Bessie Eyton and a score of others of equal note. A Tpical Budget, ai two-reel comedy, and' a scenic picture of Maryville Australia will also be shown. On Thursday evening will be shown “The Romance of a Movie Star.” Unusual interest attaches to the screening of “The Romance of a. Movie Star,” a British production starring Violet Hopson and Stewart Rome, two of Britain’s most prominent artists. The story is written round the life of al motion picture actress, Vanna George, who gets her ‘chance’ in a remarkable manner through being arrested as a thief, though innocent. The spectacle of stars at work in a big studio adds to the attractiveness of the production,

and the intimate glimpses of the stndio life show by means of a convincing story

that the film players are as human as the theatre-goers, with the same joys and sorrows, hopes and fears as the man who simply looks on at the screen. The production is by the well-known Brad west firm, whose pictures are recognised as foremost amongst British

pictures. The latest Guamont Graphic and a two-reel comedy “The Simp” will also be screened. j