AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 April 1924, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

TO-NIGHT AND THURSDAY

SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS.

10-night at the .Princess Theatre William Fox presents that popular screen actor for AVestern roles Duck Jones in a story ot tlie great frozen north in the A tikon Goldfields, entitled “Snowdrift,” This latest action picture with Jones was made from the story ol the same name by James B. Hendryx, who is well known for his stories of Alaska and tlie gold fields. Scott Dunlop directed the production in which Jones lias tlie role of Carter Brent, also known as “Ace-in-the-Hole/’ a renegade mining engineer from the States. Dorothy Manners is seen as “Snowdrift,” the child of white parents, who were lost in a Northern blizzard, and Irene Rich plays the part of Kitty, tlie Queen of tlie Yukon.” Mach Jones picture servers more and more to increase our faith in this daring and capable young actor. This screen story is of a different type from l:is latest pictures, and gives Jones an opportunity for some vigorous action that should provide excellent eiitertainiAent for movie fans.

On Thursday the picture that has caused quite a sensation all over the world (the Life Story of John bee) or “The Alan They Could Not Tlang” will he presented for one night only, showing scenes photographed on the historic spots, an absolutely new production, a true and wholesome life story, for tho very first Lime in New Zealand. Also special engagement of Arthur W. tSterry the eminent actor-ora-tor, who has been specially brought to Now Zealand, will deliver a dramatically thrilling and inner knowledge talk, synchronising with every detail ot tlie picture. The prices for this wonder picture are: Circle 2s 2d, stalls Is 8:1, children under 12 (id. To avoid lisappointnient book early at .Melu;ush’s shop.