AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 26 September 1923, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

NORMA TALMAGDI

“THE EXTERNAf. FLAME” TO-NIGHT. Norma Tulmadge, the most popular of all screen artists will appear to-night at the pinnacle of her art in her latest First National eight-reel ultra special “The Eternal Flame.” Never before has Norma Tnlmadge created a role so magnetic, so radiant as the Puehesso de Eangcaisi, gorgeous to behold, yet never to be held. In scenes of splendour and suspense she unfolds this confession of love from the heart of a wilful beauty in France’s gayest Courts. The supporting artists are Conway Tcarle, Otis Harlan. Rosemary Theby. Irving Cummings, Kate Lester, and Adolphe Maenjau. On 'Thursday another big attraction will be presented for one night only

entitled “Human Hearts” starring House Peters. Once in a while a story is written, a. play produced or a picture lilined, which rises so far above the eoiumoi creations of art as to stand alone ir. teaching great neglected truths about life. “Los unity Fair”—these were such stories. “Human Hearts.” written by Wallace Reid's father, Hal Reid, was such a I>lav. and “Human Hearts,” the picture. carries forward on to the screen the great facts of the play. 'I he photoplay is a Universal-Jewel, starring House Peters, directed by King Raggot. It was considered that such a worthy epic when completed that the executives of Universal classed it as one of the three biggest productions ever made by the company, associating il in this respect with “Foolish Wives” and “The Storm.” Usual prices will he charged 10-night and Thursday.