McLEAN'S PICTURE.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 February 1924, Page 3

McLEAN'S PICTURE.

CHI PVT—A GREAT POP IL> Gl’ld’Ll: 11. 11af ij er around vc intMy pinner w. ioi on rritlav there will be screened a picture alter our own hearts—Edgar Wallace’s exciting racing romance, "Ballard ilie Punter." The story of a gamble m hearts and horses, teeming with action, thrills. Mi-pense and tense excitement. A picture for punters and anti-punter-,. I’aliard was a punter and a gentleman who could use his brains —and his fists when necessary. A swiftly moving racing drama that will hold the interest from title to exciting climax. Because of his turf fame, they exported to see a beery faced, race looking ruffian attired in loud checks and a. rakish bun hat. and when Ballard proved to he the reverse (lie were still opposed, until he saved them from finnneial ruin and disgrace, and unmasked the scoundrel. 1 allarii the Punter" is full of quick action and excitemcnl. incident piles upon incident: in breathless succession, ictninitig the spectators’ close attention throughout the entire six reels. A two reel comedy and gazette showing (be christening of Princess Mary’s baby- and views of beautiful Auckland will conclude a line programme. Salurdav.—"Scratch lily back.” Aal Romney was at the opera. A lady sat in front of him. Her hack was exposed. Her shoulders twitched. She couldn’t —she daren’t scratch. \al hesitated. Von can’t appreciate this situation. You must see Rupert Hughes plav "Scratch my Back.” A -loir Ol an impulsive young man who would do things that other people shrank from. Romance followed his actions until lie became the victim of a blackmailing foreigner and a jealous husband. It shows what a chivalrous young man should do under the circumstances. A delightful entertainment with a host of dramatic situations.