AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 2 May 1924, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

‘A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE.’ MONDAY.

‘ A Woman of No Importance” sid. a'.ted from the famous stage success of tho same name l>y Oscar Wilde, lias been brought to tile screen in a picture that is declared to lie one of the greatest problem plays of the ago. The story is one that carries a potent message to the women of our modern society. The central character is a young woman on tile threshold of life who lis teds to the love-making of one George Hartford a man of the world who loves all women

dike. Then there stalks the grim tragedy into the life of the woman who has loved not wisely but too well. Fearlessly the play throws the light of truth on a problem that lias long perturbed a convention governed society - the story of the woman who has made one irrevocable mistake. The leading ro!o is played by Fay Compton the talented English Star who is supported by a big cast. The picture has been released in New Zealand tinder the special recommendation of the censor that it shall he shown preferably to adult audiences.

The supports include the “Social Tsuc. cancer’’ Serial, Comedy, Orchestral selection.; and usual prices will he clung-

McLEAM’B PICTURES.

CHEAT COMEI)V TO-NIGHT. McLean’s present this evening a specially line programme. As refreshing as a breeze olf the ocean on a humid day is “Up in the Air About Mary.” which is a comedy built along farce lines rapid-lire with its shafts of laughter and delicious with its “kidding" titles. It might almost lie called a htirlestpie on straight society drama. And eye-appealing! Beautiful girls in bathing suits that, in addition to being wondrous to behold, are not afraid of the water! Ilow those girls can a(|iio-p!nno and dive! And beautiful gowns! And Nature's best in the way of scenery! Louise Lorraine and Joe Moore are co-starred—eaeli a horn comedian. Miss Lorraine ibound to make a tremendous hit—she reminds you of the Tnlniadgos, with ilie brunette beauty ol Norma aim the vivacity and piquancy of (onstance. A line supporting programme includes a gazette and the serial “The Tim >er ljucen.”