FACT AND FICTION.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 June 1923, Page 2

FACT AND FICTION.

BLENDED IN FILM OF AFRICA IN 1871. The word “theatre” means, to most of us, entertainment pure and simple and the added attractions of the words “motion picture serial” in connection with the former word spells to the ear of tho twentieth century audience, thrills, excitement and suspense. “With Stanley in Africa,” the Universal serial which starts at the Princess Theatre on Wednesday, 13th. assures its spectators of all this plus a liberal education in history. Never have fiction and act been so perfectly blended in a motion picture production as it has in this lamous epoch of history, the theme of which fairly throbs with romance of the days of 1871 when Henry M. Stanley was on his famous expedition to find Dr David Livingstone, the well-known missionary, who, for five years was lost to civilisation in tho heart of the Dark Continent.

Its educational value is unparalleled, for it takes this famous expedition from the time of its formation to the end of the historical event, and assures success by weaving a thread of romance through the dates and names of history which makes it an unusually attractive and entertaining feature. Universal has been striving especially hard lately to produce certain features which tend to appeal educationally and fee! that their efforts have been repaid in the. _**"\\ ith Stanley in Africa” serial of which there are thirtv-six reels. George Walsh, the featured player, is supported by such capable and popular players as Louise Lorraine, who plavs the feminine lead; Charles Mason, William Welch and Gordon Snekville. Edward Kull, one of the best known serial directors in the profession, directed the filming of this chapter play for Universal.

All school children will he admitted free for the opening chapters of this Historical and Educational serial.