AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 19 June 1922, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

POLLARD’S PICTURES. TO-NIGHT 1 TONIGHT! “Mother O’ Mine” this evening’s great seven reel Associated Porducei s super fenturo is a motion picture that will stand the wear and tear of the most critical screen audiences. Woven into this thrilling and charming story of mother love and adding to its strength and excellence are five strikingly contrasted characterisations interpreted by such all star artists as Claire McDowell, Lloyd Hughes, Joseph KUgour, Betty Blythe, and Betty Roso Clark. The story told concerns the efforts of a mother to save her son falsely accused of murder. The plot has been developed with a wealth of original incident with many thrills and dramatic situations.

50,000 MILES WITH THE PRINCE OF WALES.

On next Wednesday afternoon at the Princess Theatre, a special matinee will be given of the official film record of “50,000 Miles with the Prince of Wales”, the doors will be opened at 2.30 pm and the price of admission for children only, is sixpence. On Wednesday evening- the recent tour of His Royal Highness will again be screened From an entertainment point ofview only,the Princess theatre would be well worth a vtit, but there is the added attraction of the principal being, as the advertisements have it —“the world’s most magnetic young man.” Film stars and stage stars have their following but all of these together come nowhere near “The Peoples Piince for popularity. i

In every part of the Empire he has won the hearts of his future subjects young and old, of all creeds. In this official film record not only docs he appear at all the many functions screened, mixing freely with the people, hut also taking part in the many strange ceremonies. At other times he is seen in aspects of his daily life aboard IT.M.S.Renown. When “crossing the line” the Prince entered into the celebrations aboard with all tli<> zest of youth, and enjoyed the initiation ceremonies just as much as anyone aboard. When on land and in the | mdst of a round of n. festivities he did not forocl, his ‘ Digger’’ friends .and always found time. no 'matter what other engagements pressed, to visit the . Military Hospitals and cheer up the sol. i (lier patients. The film oerupjes 00 min- j lites in the. screening, a full two and a- 1 half hours’ entertainment being made j up by the addition of a Universal .Toe Martin comedy. Scats may he reserved for the night screening only. The price of admission for children at the Matinee is sixpence Adults Dress Circle Is fill; stalls Is plus tax. The Box plan for Wednesday night’s screening is now open at Mclntosh’s Theatre, Confectionery. j