AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 2 August 1922, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

POLLARD’S PICTURES.

“THE GIRL IN THE WEB.” TO-NIGHT. At (the ‘Princess Theatre to-ty'ght Pollards are showing a special Pa the Feature starring Blalnclie Sweet' 'in. “The Girl in the Web.’” Imagine

yourself judge and jury. A girl, a private secretary, is accused of steal-

ing the family jewels; of stealing another woman’s husband; of stealing the baby girl of the other woman. Evidence.—She was the only one who

knew the combination of the safe; a telephone call to the “other man-.” In i the eye s of the world end all the laws of circumstantial evidence she was guilty. Would you accuse her? , Don’t nnswef- until you see this drama of novel twists, surprises, thrills, mystery, and a heart-stirring romance. A | Gazette, Scenic and Comedy will also be shown. Kajtherinc MacDonald popularly terrtied “The American Beauty” and whose entrance into film stardom has been accorded unprecedented approval will be seen at the Princess Theatre on Thursday in her latest First National picture “Passion’s Play- j ground” adapted from the famous novel “The Guests of Hercules” by C. N.- and A. M. Williamson. “Passion’s Playground is ft stirring story of ro- , mance, losses and gains at the world j famous Monte Carlo where titled per- , so&n fronf all lands stake their fortunes, good lift fries and crowns on the 750Ulette wheel and other numerous gambling (leyices here conducted. An appealing strain relieves the tense dramatic Moments that follow in the disclosure of a unique plot to break the bank at Monte Carlo. As Mary , Grant, a convent girl, just" in reeeipt of her inheritance. Miss Mac- . Donald plays the part of a girl who leaves the holy institution to find that the gambling blood that flowed in the veins of her father, leads her on to winnings that become the gossip of ( the famous resort. Wearing growns that were especially designed for the , production and appearing in her most famous characterisation as the unsophisticated convent girl and later the winner of Monte Carlo’s greatest {prizes, Katherine MacDonald’s ! rolc in “Passion’s Playground” bid s fair to win her thousands ol additional admirers. “Wav Down East" will he shown on Wednesday and Thursday. Aug. 9th and 10th.