McLEAN’S PICTURES.

Hokitika Guardian, 29 February 1924, Page 1

McLEAN’S PICTURES.

TO-NIGHT- A GREAT SCOUTING PICTURE. Gather mound ye merry punters, for tiii' (Friday) night there will bescreened a picture alter our own hearts—Edgar Wallace’s exciting racing romance, "I’alianl the J’untcr.” The story of a gamble in hearts and horses, teeming wilh action, thrills, suspense and tense excitement. A picture for punters and ami-pimters. I’allard was a pouter and a gentleman who could use his bruins —and his fists when necessary. A swiftly moving racing drama that will hold the interest from title to exciting climax. I’ecause of his turf fame, they expected to see a beery faced, racy looking ruffian attired ill loud cheek.*, and a rakish bun hat. and when I’allard proved to bo the reverse the were still opposed, until lie saved them from financial ruin and disgrace, and unmasked the scoundrel. "Pallaid the Punier’’ is full of quick action and excitement. Incident piles upon incident in breathless succession, retaining tlie spectator'’ close attention throughout (lie entire six reels. A two red comedy and gazette showing tihe chrisicnitig of Princess Mary’s baby and views of beautiful Auckland will conclude a fine programme. Saturday.----" Scratch niv hack.” Val Romney was at the opera. A lady sat! in front of him. liei back- was exposed. Her shoulders twitched. She ■oiildn’t—-she daren’t scratch. Yal hesitated You can’t appreciate this situation. You must- see Rupert Hughes plav "Scratch mv Pack.” A story of an impulsive young man who would do things that other people shrank front. Romance followed his eerier.'' until he 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.