AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 March 1924, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

“SMILIN’ THROUGH” TO-NIGHT. Norma Talinadge is at the zenith of her brilliant career in “Smilin’ Through” a First National super special which will he seen at the Princess llieatro to-night. Love Eternal! Como and see the story of a great love which endured through all—which struck a vibrant note in the heart of a man to he echoed in the heart of a woman for all time, Come and see sweetness and purity in the glorious personality of Monycen, who made such a sacrifice for love"! See a story that goes down into the blackness of despair and yet comes “smilin’ through.” This picture has had a tremendous run all through the large cities, and is acclaimed by press and public to be everything that has been claimed for it, one of the greatest of the First National productions. Monycen and John Carteret are being married when Jeremiah Wayne, a rejected lover, shouts “Stop!” and levels a revolver at John. .Monycen rushes forward to protect John, and receives the bullet intended for him. Joan orders the minister to complete the ceremony, and it is done. In the ensuing years John’s only happiness lies in the memory of his beloved Monycen, and the love of her niece Kathleen, who has been left in his charge; but he becomes furious when Kathleen introduces him to young Kenneth "Wayne, son of Jeremiah, as her lover. The dramatic plot expands around the romance of this young couple.

Several new selections will be play ed by the orchestra and usual price will be charged to-night.