AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 14 August 1924, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

‘.MEN IX THE R A IV. ” —TO-XIGI IT

A special Universal picture, starring Jack Iloxie in “.Men in the Ran” will he the hi, '4 attraction at the Princess Hteatrc to-night together with a two reel comedy, a Topical, and further adventures of the great serial “Buffalo Bill.”

The picture which a lot of patrons have been waiting for. “Venus of the •“south Seas.” starring Annette Kellermatt is coining to the Princess Theatre on .Monday next. Here is an achievement Xew Zealanders can he proud to claim. The liisL big motion picture drama, actual lv photographed and produced in Xew Zealand is “Venus of the South Seas”, featuring the world's greatest wonder swimmer and diver, Annette Keilerman. For the most part the scenes are set in the Xol.son district, noted lor its marvellous heaut.v spots. In this respect the film should have the effect of an excellent piece of publicity material for the Dominion. As a matter of fact. “Venus of the South Sens” is one of the pictures chosen to be shown in the cinema theatre connected with the Xew Zealand Court at the British Empire Exhibition. It

will introduce, the wonderful scenic attractions of the Dominion to the thousands of onlookers and demonstrate the possibilities of Xew Zealand for the making cf motion pictures. Xot only is “Venus of the .South Seas”, the best pieti.the over [.induced 'in Australasia, hut it compares favourably with pictures made in England and America.

'l'lie prices for this special at miction arc Adults, Circle 2s 2d; Stalls Is (rid. all children Ad.

MCLEAN’S PICTURES

“CONQUERING THE WOAIAX" FRIDAY.

On Friday evening Mcf.oan’s Pictures present Florence Vidor in “COll- - the Woman” a story full of vim and incident. 'To cure his daughter of her "high faintin’ notions” ncc|ii.ired during a sojourn abroad, Tobias Stafford puts her on one of his merchant shies and strands her 011 r. lonely island—with her trainer. He is Larry Saunders, a rich cowboy and friend of Tnliey’s. Judith and Larry are fin ions at the trick. Larry's luck cf refinement annoys Judith excessively, while he thinks her a supercilious snob in need of a gonod spanking. During their months together on the island Judith’s haughtiness gives wav. Sho finds happiness in performing her menial tasks, and content in Her love for Larry, wishes they need never return to the world of sham. Then comes the French Count whom Judith had promised to wed. lie is not going to lose so rich a bride without a fight, so he steals her away on his yacht. Larry is powerless to pursue until Tobey arrives. They give chase and rescue Judith in a thrilling manner. A Gazette and Comedy complete a tine programme.

.McLean's Orchestra has been added to by the special engagement of Mr H.‘ Cottle, from Sydney, who comes with a great reputation as a solo trombone player and who will be beard to advantage on Friday even-

Saturday—Hope Hampton in “The .Modern Salome.”