AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 8 July 1924, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

TOM MIX WEDNESDAY

Tom .Mix scores official qualification as a champion trick automobile racer in his latest X\ illiam Fox offering, "Stepping Fast,” which o|>ens on Wednesday at the Princess Theatre. Tn this highly charged melodrama of astounling thrills and sweet romance, lorn enlists the U.S.A. and China for his excitement locale. He and the lovely heroine escape from a dungeon in darkest China, when Tom lassoes a mouse and lies a ‘‘help .message” around its neck and puts it out the window. Hack across the Pacific they dash in a speedy yacht and race the blackguards to the hidden treasure. Here it is that the versatile Tom qualifier as a champion trick racer. The heavy, on horseback, attempts a getaway, but Tom, Hinging himself into his prize racer, corners him by an extraordinary skilful and scientific exhibition of driving. The day is saved, the heroine won, and Tom smiles broadly for the final happy eloseiip—the first he has found time for during the run of the picture. The supporting cast is headed by Claire Adams, leading lady, who is a charming foil for the lively star. The others in the cast include: Donald .McDonald, Hector Santo, Kdward I’eil, (ieorge Seigmann, Tom S. (iuise and Kthcd Wales. On Thursday next two of the world’s greatest favourites of the silver sheet Richard Rartholmess and Dorothy Gish will appear together in a First National special, “Thu liright Shawl.” In this irresistible Cuban romance llarthelmess outshines even the roles that have made him great.