AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 19 June 1924, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

‘•i;.Uo to Hiciiks” to-night

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Princess Theatre will In* taxed to its utmost to-night when “Freckles) li;irry "'ill appear in ins latest, First National feature entitled “Rags to I*idle'1*idle'.*’ Wesley "harry lias endeared bmiseil into i lie hearts ot every lover c.l clean comedy and good fun. Wesley i-. the same prana-loving lad who always throws you into nnresrtainod gains ol laughter. The tietion is fast and furious from the word ‘go’ lo the finish, and the l'uu is delicious throughout. This is just the vehicle for the irrepressible Wes! Come and see him drop from a trestle fifty feet below into tile river; face a crew of cut-throats with the sangfroid of a man ordering breakia.st! He is at his best in this string of adventures, which will make you lall in love with this clover hoy of sereondom. .Most of us count riches in terms of gold and princely living. \on who struggle and grow old in a never-ceasing battle for more possession.'; and more luxuries—have you ever stopped to think what riches really mean! J ‘‘Freckles” Harry, the lovable juvenile screen actor, in this thrilling bnautilul and marvellously acted photodrama, serves to brmg home in an entertaining and forceful manner the keynote to success and happiness. A Topical liudget, two reel comedy “Waltzing Around,” completes a capital programme. Orchestral selections. Usual prices.

MsLEAM’S P‘I«7?JRE3.

"Tijk powFii urniix," Friday. According to "The Power Within,” • o !, e shown by .McLean’s Pictures oil l‘riday night, there lies in everyone a. hidden power—a fountain-head of strength and inspiration. Those, who have I>init cl it may control conditions, instead of conditions controlling them. Few find it, for the way to it is bitter with suffering, lint this much is certain—that the power within is faith; lai.th in a Higher Power and in its wisdom and benevolence. The* story of “The Power Within” revolves about •fob Armstrong, whose faith is solely in himself and in his own strength, which has carried him to the pinnacle of success. The manner in which .Toll is revealed to himself makes this picture unusually stimulating mentally, at the same time thrilling with a shipwreck scene, charming with a love story and holding attention throughout with its throbbing life story. The leading role is splendidly portrayed by that sterling character actor, William IT. Teioker, who is supported by Pauline (laron, a vivacious young French girl, Robert Kenyon, Robert lientley and others. I,cm F. Kennedy lias given Robert .Norwood's story sincere, whole-hearted direction. It’s a. picture tn renew your courage and your faith in yourself.

A Gazette, eomedv and the serial "flic Timber Queen,” complete a line programme. Saturday.—An innocent message from the. broker’s oilier awoke the thoughtless wife to the fact that her extravagance had brought about a situation that threatened to wreck her cherished happiness. What that message caused will lie vividly portrayed by .May Allison in “Kxlravnganee,” a .Metro picture, oil Saturday night.