AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 30 January 1924, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

tom. mix to-night,

To-night at the Princess Theatre a William Fox special entitled “Arabia” and starring Toni -Mix will lx- the big attraction. You’ve seen Tom in trouble—in misery—in hot water—in happiness-—. Vow see him in “Arabia.” He makes daring leaps in this new picture which is the greatest “stunt’’ production that this agile 7'Yix star has appeared in so far. Among other reckless teats is leaping an automobile over a fifteen foot embankment into the sea. and scaling the front of a castle at a rate of speed that would give the, auditor of an accident insurance company a icrrible chill. Hut his most surprising escapades arc performed in the interior of the castle, which is supposed to stand on (lie brink of tbc sea which washes the shores of Arabia. The Arabian gentleman in charge of the castle, lias made up bis mind that Tom shall remain a prisoner, and that hard riding son of the Hidden West sets out to liberate liimsidi and a beautiful young girl who is being detained by the same follower of the prophet. The latest Topical and a special comedy completes the bill ol fare for to-night.

On Thursday the picture that has made Paris gasp, a screen translation of the daring masterpiece of French fict ion ‘T,’A tinn tide’’ a romance of strange lieauty and violent, tropic mystery entitled “.Missing Husbands.” Antinen. the Queen whose every whim was law in her Desert Kingdom ol luxury, profligacy and exotic desires. The pomp and splendour of her Palace make it a dream of mystic beauty and extravagance. T.ove madness seizes men when they look into the eyes of Aulinea. Scene after scene of strange unbeing able heauiy and fantastic charm. The uui<|uc cast of players are headed liv Stacia Xapiedskiwska whose seductive loveliness will startle you. Special orchestral selections and usual prices.