AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 2 September 1922, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

POLLARD'S PICTURES. A MARSHALL NEIL AX PRODUCTION. “Bits of Life” the Marshall Neilmi production sets a new milestone oF progress in the silent dramatic art. It is likewise a triumph in acting as well as conception and direction. The outstanding merit however, lie s in the new idea, which Marshall Neilan has injected into motion picture-making. In “Bits of Life” he lias combined tlie efferts of four noted authors, and made on photoplay of it. The stories, which aro divided into episodes are taken from “The Bad Samaritan/’ “The Man who heard Everything,” “Hop” and “The Strange Adventure,” and each of these stories is cleverly linked up hy one main themte. Melodrama, comedy, satire and farce aro ingenuously pieced together to provide an entertainment which is packed with interest from beginning to end. J/)u Chaney gives a magnificent eharcterisation as a Chinaman in the episode based on “Hop.” It is indeed one of lur finest contributions to the screen. Others who contribute their histrionic talents to this unusual screen attraction are John Bowers, Noah Berry, Wesley Barry, Harriet Hanunond and I! odd iff e Fcllowes. The supporting pictures in .Monday’s programme are the latest I’athe Gazette and a two-reel comedy. The orchestra will render a capital selection of popular airs.