McLEAN’S PICTURES.

Hokitika Guardian, 21 December 1923, Page 1

McLEAN’S PICTURES.

“THE FOE It JUST AIEN.”--TO-NIGHT. A picture ol great appeal for picturegoers of all ages and both sexes, although it does not eontain a single female rharnctor. The Four Just Men condemned .'sir Philip liainon to death were they justified in “removing” him? A picture that is remarkable alike lor its thrills and its London streofc scenes. Alone in his own room, which was carefully guarded by the police. Sir J’hilip Ramon met his fate at the hands of the Four Just Men. How was his death accomplished? A triumphant blend of story and screencraft. A film version of Edgar 'Wallace’s well-known novel which has won the admiration of the author, ns we I’ as file praise of the critics. A story of breathless interest from start to finish. “Every incident is so closely related to those that immediately procedi' and follow it. tlmt. hardly any explanatory sub-titles are needed.” A dramatic story of quite a. unique type. Scotland Yard tried to foil the efforts of the Four Just Men but failed. Why? A drama that reaches it.s culminating point at eight, o’clock—and " ill go like one o'clock. The police set a thief to catch the Four Just Men—but the Four Just Men caught, the thief. And the thief was more than satisfied! The, Serial, “Nan o’ the North'' and a screaming two reel cowhay comedy entitled “The Taming of the West” will conclude tile finest ent i iainment ever shown on the Coast. Mc Leans Orch.stra will render appropriate selections. Usual prices. Saturday-—A monster programme will be shown. OPERA HOUSE TO-NIGHT. Sec a full-rigged .schooner all sails set go crashing on to the- rocks; sei» tic burning of another vessel at sea and a girl's heroic rescue of the man she loves. These are just three, of the i gripping incidents that make Irvin V. j Wiilat's ''Farmers of the Tide,'’ which j comes to ike Westland Opera House, I to-niglit, one of the greatest pictures of the year. Tile love of a man for a j maid, plus two conscienceless plotters j anc- many an enthralling rescue. There, j in a nutshell, you have the ingiedi- | mils that make “Fanners of the Tide”, i one of the greatest picture** over I brought to Ihe scree n. And l hose in- I gitclients are assembled hy a master hand- that of Irvin V. Willat. famous lor his “Down Home.” Laughter, teals, spine-tickling thrills. You gel ihem all. The supporting items include a t’vn-ie' l comedy and some of the West (Vast beauty girls. Mr J. Jladlnml will sing selected songs during the pielure programme.