AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 22 December 1922, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

POLLARD’S PICTURES. “PECK’S BAT) BOV” MONDAY. Jackie Coogan., six years old and the most popular boy in the world to-day will Ixs seen in his first independent starring vehicle, “Peck’s Bad Boy” at the Princess Theatre on Monday. Jackie’s 'work in “Peck’s Bad Boy,” is said to equal, if not surpass that which won for him universal popularity in the title rolo of Charlie Chaplin’s “The Kid.” “Peck’s Bad Boy” was adapted to tho screen from tho volumes of the late Governor George Peck. The sub-titles were written by Irvin S. Cobb, tho famous humorist. Only the best portions of the books of Governor Peck have been incorpated in tho screen version. After these portions were put into tho story, the story itself, it is said, was revised to better suit the talents of Jackie Coogan, who portrays the title role of tho picture The screen version shows Jackie as a real boy who gets into many delightful scrapes. Romance, and thrills also figure in the production. Among those to he seen in the cast in support of Jackie Coogan, arc such well-known screen players as Doris May, and Wilder Oakman. A fine supporting series will also be shown including the latest Rathe Gazette. Patho Review, and “Ready to Serve” a two-reel Chester comedy, featuring Snooty the humanzee.