AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 30 April 1923, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

-SONNY” TO-X[GUT. George Y. Hobart's drama of motherless manhood •‘Sonny,” the story of a hoy who took a dead brother’s place in a blind mother’s heart with Richard Bartholmess playing n dual role will he the star attraction in Hokitika to-night. True as "Tol'alde David,” but different. To the point of perfection he carries his portrayal of motherless manhood, trying—lying —to hold the love of the woman who calls him "Sonny.” It stands among the most human plays and as one of the greatest individual triumphs ever radiated from the screen. "Sonny” —A plaint that lias fallen from the lips of sacrificing motherhood ever since the world was horn. "Sonny." The one word epitomizes the theme of the first National attraction starring Richard Rarthelm■.* s. We can’t say anything about the plot withing giving away the joy of expectations—but you know Dicl<. Simple, sincere, genuine, lie has never done anything more human in its rpiiet, emotional appeal than this gripping drama of mother-less-manhood. Even "Tol’able David,” with its compelling genuineness, must how to the humanity of "Sonny,” A special supporting programme will abo be screened.