AMUSEMENTS.
HUMAN HEARTS' TO-NIGHT.
The mere fnot that a stage plat scores a great success is no certain indication that a screen presentation can duplicate the. I'eat, in fact the odds are against it. therefore, when the film version exceeds the excellence of the original it is a real triumph for the producer. Universal can well he proud of “Human Hearts,” the pietuli/.ed version of Hal Reid’s :onineiit stage success, which swept the country a decade or so ago, and will he shown at the Princess Theatre tonight. "House Peters, one of the finest emotional actors in pictures to-day, firings to the role of Tom Logan a sympathetic understanding and dramatic ability of such a high order that the characterisation can well be termed a masterpiece of emotional acting. Throughout the production is perfectly cast. Tn fact, it is one of the few pictures that really deserves the distinction of being called "all-star. Edith Hallor’s work as the city siren marks her as an actress whose work will he worth watching, Glie portrays womanly softness and coyness, as well as hard boartedness and bitterness, in a finished stylo one sees all to seldom. Others deserving special mention in lh“ large, east are "Russell Simpson as “IV’ Logan, Gertrude Claire as “Mu,” Geo. Ilackalhorne as Jimmy Logan, Mary Philmn. as Ruth, Suit/. Edwards in the comedy relief part of the village cutup. The picture was directed by King Raggot and it is of interest to note that it was this same King. Bnggot that placed the role of Tom Logan in a. sketchy photoplay of “Human Hearts" filmed many years back. The original and 1922 productions (lifter as much as day and night, hut Baggol s experience in the part fitted him to direct the picture far better than anyone
“I'litmnn Hearts” proves beyond question that it is possible to make pictures that one can see without being offended by st refilled moral viewpoints. Iv. leaves you witb a clean taste m your mouth and a new respect for the cine tun art. Usual prices will he charged
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Hokitika Guardian, 27 September 1923, Page 1
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347AMUSEMENTS. Hokitika Guardian, 27 September 1923, Page 1
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