AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 21 December 1922, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

POLLARD’S PICTURES. PRINCESS THEATRE TO-NIGHT. Mystery-subtle and vet poignant in its denouement holds the attention in “The, Forbidden Tiling.” The Spiritual arrayed against the physical in the race for love. The physical wiles of a. woman fighting for the soul of a man—and on tho other hand the sweet refining influence of another woman battling for the same possession. ‘‘The Forbidden Thing” is a story that ripples with amusement at times, and at other times bubbles with human emotions. Also. in it tragedy stalks rampant—and then comes love and happiness and contentment. The lithe, sensuous, dark-eyed Portuguese maiden weaves her spell about the stalwart descendant of the Pilgrim Fathers—and causes wreck and ruin to follow in her wake. Romance flees before her and tragedy stalks behind her. She. the physical attraction, reigns for a. day—reigns through an awful day—and then comes the light. James Kirkwood plays the part of Abel Blake, descendant of the Pilgrim Fathers. His characterisation is the best thing he has ever done. Helen Jerome Eddv is seen in a role admirably suited to her. As Joan she is loeable and sweet throughout the play. Marcia Mnnon plays tho part of the dashing Portuguese maiden with finesse as well as finish. I lie direction shows the fine hand of Allan Dwan at his best. None of the finer touches, none of the human interest element — nothing in fact, has been omitted that would add to the suspense and dra T motic power of “The lorbidden Thing ” The supports are Gaumont Graphic, “Reformers” (comedy,l and “A Trip on a Runaway Train,” educational scenic. McLEAH’S PICTURES. “AFFAIR OF ANATOE”.—FRIDAY. Cecil l’>. de .Mille’s wonderful creation “The Affairs of Anatol,” produced in nine reels of magnificent splendour, will be the enormous attraction at the Princess Theatre on Friday night. Do Mille’s name is guarantee enough for anything, but this is one of his masterpieces. It has for four weeks overcrowded the Sydney Globe Theatre, and broke box office records wherever shown. The plot is one thoroughly up to date, and when one reads the list of the wonderful east, one realises the picture must be some good to include such a wealth of stars as Wallace Reid, Elliott Dexter, Monte Blue, Theodore Roberts, Theodore KoslofF. Raymond Hatton. Florin Swanson. Bobe Daniels. Danda Hawley, Agnes Ayres. Polly Moran. Julia Faye. Gorgeously staged, brilliantly acted, tlirillinglv real. Just another girl who watched the flames of gaiety, luxury, riches, burn themselves out. to dull ashes of despair. In New York’s midnight whirl i f pleasure she sought tho thrills she had missed in her own home town. The special prices for this stupendous ] roduclion will he—-Dress Circle 2s 2d; Downstairs Is 8d ; Children 6d.