AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 18 September 1922, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

POLLARD’S PICTURES.

“MOLLY O” TO-NIGHT. Patrons of tlio Princess Theatre, who were fortunate in seeing ‘Mickey’ with the popular little star, Mahel Normand are promised another rare treat in “Molly O,” the . starring vehicle at the Princess Theatre tonight. This story,, written and produced by Mack Sennett, the producer of “Mackey,” is one that breathes the very breath of life—life in the depths, and life in the heights. Tt shows you a cross section of an Irish home, where you see the family living their comic and quaint lives—a life of poetry and song. The supporting cast is n big one. and includes such well known players as George Nicholos, Jacqueline Logan, lien Deely and Carl St'cekdale. Mack Sciiiiett’s name has become almost synonomons with hilarious comedy, so that the dramatic quality of the production comes as n revelation to those who do not recall

that he was the producer of 'Mickey' the picture, which several years ago, with Mahel Xormand as star, estahslihed a precedent for success which lias never since been equalled. Molly (). the heroine, is too jolly a character to he able to keep genuine fun out of her life in spite of her extremely pathetic position. Nevertheless the story of her courtship and marriage, the failure of the union and then the reconciliation, is as dramatic and thrilling a story as has ever been placed on the screen. A Pathe Gazette and two-reel comedy will also be shown. “CAPNIVAL.’’ WEDNESDAY A NT) THURSDAY.

This wonderful photoplay, which will he tbe feature attraction at the Princess Theatre, Wednesday and Thursday, is laid in historic Venice at Carnival time, the gayest time of the year, which begins on tbe twelfth night and ends at midnight on Shrove Tuesday. The scenes were actually taken in the romantic old city, which has been tin background for so many wonder' ll plays from the time of Shakespe ire up to the present day, and the action takes place on the Grand Canal, in the Square of St. Marks with its famous Cathedral, the Bridge of Sighs, The Campanile, and other famous spots. The story takes pTace during the annual Carnival, tlio period of merrymaking which precedes Lent. Matlieson Lang, the great English a-toi. plays the part of Silvio Stern a famous Italian player. His portrayal of the character forms a piece of dramatic acting that is notable in the annals of the screen. Tn ih» story Silvio goes on the stage as ‘ Orb. ello". Then he finds himself face tr face with a similar situation in his own life. The action is laid in the greatest riot of colour and revelry ever shown on the screen Venice, at Carnival fVethe goldolas mi the Grand Canal, filled with merrymakers. The wonderful display ef night fireworks, the most mtuous masked fail ever filmed. Thousands of merrymakers in the most fanciful, beautiful, daring, grotesque costumes imaginable. And throughout there runs the sombre thread of tlio impending tragedy, which fortunate!' - does not eventuate. So the thrilling store unfolds in this unusual atmosphere of contrast. Gorgeous settings, lienutif d photograph and an all star cast make this one of the greatest plays ever filmed. Patrons can hook their sects at McTntosli’s the prices are Circle 2s 2d ; Stalls Is 8d : - Children, downstairs 6b.