AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 17 April 1924, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

‘THE DANGEROUS AGE.” TO-NIGHT.

‘'Hie Dangerous Age” produced by John M. Staid for First National will bo the special attraction in Hokitika to-night at the Princess Theatre. Eased on an original story by Francos Irene Reels, it is declared to be an exceptionally thrilling photoplay and contains a theme that has a universal appeal. .No expense or effort has been spared in the filming to make it an offering of distinctly high calibre. The picture has a splendid cast, comprising Lewis S. Stone, Ruth Clifford, Edith Roberts, Myrtle Steelman, Richard Tucker, Helen Lynch, James Alorrinson, Gleo Madison, Lincoln Steelman, Edward Burns and the exotic “Deloricc.” The cast can be termed “allstar” •in the fullest sense of the phrase, for its members are acknowledged to be among the best players in the field of the motion picture. Each has been selected because of lfis or her peculiar fitness for the role and all have a considerable following among the millions of motion picture fans in the country. Air Stahl, determined to make this the best of all his pictures to date, spent several months in the actual filming and a considerable period of time editing and cutting the negative. The result is one of the most captivating screen offerings in the history of the silent drama. This is Mr Stahl’s fifth production since lie essayed production under his own name, for the Louis B. Mayer Enterprises. A grand supporting series will also he shown including the latest in Topicals and a two-reel Comedy. The orchestra will play several good operatic selections and prices arc as usual, so the Theatre should be taxed to its utmost to-night.

McLEAN’S PIOTUFJCS.

Fi? I DAY, "ARE ALL MEN ALIKE?” On Friday evening McLeans will present to their numerous picture patrons “Are All Men Alike?” a Metro production starring the incomparable May Allison, America’s most beautiful screen actress. When her mother loses her fortune, Cordelia is faced with the problem of earning a living. Against her mother’s wish she decides to go to work, but realises that she has no accomplishments that will fit her for a position in the world of business. She advertises, and a lawyer who desires information about a certain wealthy family decides that he could do no better than employ Cordelia. Her position demands that she should watch the developments in a certain fashionable house in New York. To this end she obtains an invitation to stay a certain time at the' place. Here she notices that Mit-! (Fell, the butler, has a strange influ- j cnee over Gladys and her sister, and is very affectionate towards Francois, a little boy, adopted by the two sisters. One night Cordelia hears Mitchell demanding money or he will toll who is the father and mother of the boy. At the week-end party, Franklin, the lawyer employing Cordelia, and Jerry Plimpton, a bachelor millionaire, are there. Gladys sees Jerry kiss Cordelia and in a jealous rage demands to know why she is trying to steal .Jerry ami to leave the house. Cordelia parries by telling what she knows of Francois. They are interrupted by Mitchell, who conies to protect bis interests. and tells bis story. Knowing all, as she thinks, Cordelia tell; I'nmklin that he may come. A two reel comedy, Gazette and the fourth episode of the thrilling serial "The Timber Queen,” will support Ibis big star picture. McLean’s supreme orchestra will render appropriate .L'e',:' pis and usual prices will prevail. Saturday:—Viola Dana in "The 0(i----.slirnv Pirate" the story of a group ot peoi.de who adopt desecrate means to j save Ardita p'a realm m. an l.eire.-s. from the wiles of a scheming Em-sinn who :s alter her money. Piratical Im-tirs -a Arditn’s spruce yacht bring about a •cries if ill rilling escapade*, ending in tbreversal of the intriguer’s hones, and ushering in of new ones. V\ aldciuar Young adapted the story, and Dallas M. Fitzgerald directed. John Arnold turned the camera crank and A. M. Muntz designed the art interiors ami effects. Comedy, Gazette and Serial will also be shown. Managerial note— The serial will !>e screened last of programme.