AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 July 1922, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

POLLARD’S PICTURES.

MONDAY,

The finest motion picture of tlio year J and one of the most artistic and fascinating contributions ever made to the screen is “Bob Hampton of Placer,” produced and directed by .Marshall Xeilan, which will he the bill at the Princess Thoatro on Monday next. The production is adapted from the Randall Parrish story of the same name. It not only tells a delightful story of love and adventure, but also immortalises on the screen one of tho most picturesque chapters of American history. The undying fame which General Custer won in his last' stand against the Sioux tribes under Sitting Bull, is given a new lustre in this screen version, which reproduced the battle of the Little Big Horn. And through it all runs an absorbing plot, interpreted by an exceptional cast. Janies Kirkwood plays the title role, and Marjorie Daw has the feminine load. Pat O’Malley has the part of a gallant and lovelorn officer of Custer’s staff, and the smiling and be-freckled countenance of Master Wesley Barry shines throughout this exceptional attraction. The scenes of this picture were photographed on the actual ground where General Custer made his last gallant stand against the Sioux.

Tho supporting films are the latest Pathe Gazette and a special comedy. The orchestra will play a selected programme. McLEAN’S PICTURES. “BUCKING TUB TIGER,” TO-NIGHT. To-night Mr Mel,can presents the biggest, finest, and most exciting drama of the gold country you have ever had the chance to enjoy. All the excitement of the Klondike gold rush. Tlio joy of those whom fortune favoured—the despair of those who failed. Outposts from the four corners of the globe—the gilded youth from society—the Count from Fauherg—the champion bullock thrower from Arizona—and the black sheep from an old Southern family are among the derelicts left in the backwash at tho end of the Klondvke gold rush. The story of “Bucking the Tiger” concerns the efforts of Ritchie Macdonald to save Emily Dwyer, n young girl, who lias come to the mining ramp expecting to many a scamp who had won her love under false pretences. \ novel scheme fop her financial assistance is suggested by Macdonald to the other minors, ‘namely, that they subscribe 10.000 dollars insurance for one of their number who should he sacrificed so that the remaining four may rereive the insurance. Macdonald himself revives the Fatal number, and lip promises to commit suicide at the end of the year. He would have kept his word, but only one thing in the world would have excused him. and that one thing liajvpened. The final episode of the great serial “King of the Circus” will also !,e screened and also a. laughable comedy and gazette.