THE THREE MUSKETEERS

Hokitika Guardian, 16 June 1923, Page 2

THE THREE MUSKETEERS

-THE three MUSKETEERS.’ 1 AYFDXEBDAY AND THURSDAY NEXT. What is perhaps the most elaborate film plav produced is the United Aitists’ production of Alexandre Dumas • -real historical romance, "Hie Tluce Musketeers,” which will be screened at the Princess Theatre for a brief season commencing on Wednesday next. ‘ln the main the film play follows Hie story voi-V dosclv, with special attention to detail in regard to personal escapades of D’ Artagnan and his picturesque companions. In tho matter of costumes. scones and settings of old Paris and interiors of the Court o France, it is obvious that artistic effort, and monetary expenditure have J not been spared by the producers. The passages of thrill, comedy and swordmanship depend on Douglas Fairbanks for their compelling realism, but a remarkably capable cast, each member of which enacts the roles of the various historical characters _ with great understanding and artistic sincerity is responsible for a reproduction of old world atmosphere that completely carries one away.” Thus quotes the “Sydney Sun” commenting on the initial screening of the picture at tho King’s Cross Theatre. Sydney. 1 “The Three Musketeers” is a picture for everyone. From it the young can . learn frankness, kindness, valuer and generosity. The old can find forgetfulness of trouble, and taste its antidote for sorrow. All of us who believe in life’s drama, with its chapters of gaiety and wit, owe to Dumas a debt of gratitude. The box plans for The Three Musketeers” season at. the Princess Theatre are now open at Mclntosh's shop, and the prices are circle 2s ‘2d, stalls Is Bd, children Is Id.