AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 November 1923, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

“MILESTONES” TO-NIGHT. Goldwvn in its endeavour to improve tin- artistic standard of the photoplay have scored a triumph in ‘'Milestones’’ whieh is the hie attraction at the Princess Theatre 10-night. The charming atory is told in three episodes, showing the eliaraeters iirst in the year 1800, then in Is'-C) and finally in 1910. thus giving exceptional opportunity for period tost nines as well as quaint settings, features whieh make a strong appeal to almost all person, interested in motion pictures and especially to women. The aim of the authors is to show the hitter opposition of the '.older generation against the more modern ideas, progress and romance of the younger generation. This is done by tracing through three p-iieds the fortunes ol the Kliead and Sibley families. In each ol the first lwo episodes the older generation succeed' to a great extent ir. discouraging and flocking the progressive trend of the new generation, and In emit rolling the romantic destinies of the young men and women. JSut in the modern episode hoth modern progress and romance are triumphant and .John liliead. now an old man, is toned to how hefore the inevitable and admit his defeat.

On Thursday the play that has been witnessed by millions till over the world Justin McCarthy's famous romance, Mf I were King” will he presented for one night only with \\ illiani Farutiin in the leading role. The orchestra will plav a line collection of selections and prices are as usual.