AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 12 June 1922, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

POLLARD’S PICTURES.

GREAT PICTURES—TO-NIGHT.

At the Princess Theatre this evening Pollard’s will present two star features representing drama and comedy. The star drama "Half a Chance” is a special picturisation of the most popular novel of Frederick S- Isham. This is a story of a man who fought against tremendous odds. Mahlon in the star role has a part that suits him exactly lv. Six feet high with a chest expansion to boast about, a gentleman of culture and refinement, he is aptly proportioned to play the part first of “Sailor” Burke, then the brilliant lawyer, the man who through sheer force of determination rose from the depths of fame and honr. Lillian Rich is in the lending feminine role. Tho supporting comedy “The Bakery” presents I/arry Semon in his latest and best fun maker.

McLEAH’S PICTURES.

TUESDAY’S PROGRAMME. On Tuesday, Mr McLean presents a special Sclznick de luxe attraction “The Greatest Love,” starring Vera Gordon (who will be remembered for her great success as the mother in Humoresque). Tt is a capital production of great interest and will prove most enjoyable. Tho law called him “.Murderer!”—a mother’s faith saved his life. The girl had gone, unwisely, to visit the man who desired her. The bov hearing her pitiful story, nought, vengeance. Evening came and with it the "news that Sewell bad been killed. Then the law reached out. W Inch would it claim—the hoy or the girl .** A capital supporting programme includes n two-reel comedy, a Solznick gawtto, and further chapters of the very attractive serial “The Branded Four.”