AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 8 October 1924, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

“THE BOH E.MIAN GIRL.” TO-NIGHT. The st:ir attraction in Hokitika tonight is a piclurisiitioii of Ball's favourite opera “The Bohemian Girl.” It certainly makes olio sit up anil take notice to see the caste of celehritcs playin'; the screen adaption oT that popular old opern “Tlie Bohemian Girl.” The leadin'; man is Ivor Novell'). a handsome young English actor, who belongs to the well-known musical firm of Novello. I). \V. Griiliths, the famous producer, has signed i) contract with hint for a number of productions. in which it: is expected he w ill rival the popularity of the one and only Rudolph Valentino. His handsome (Ireek profile, and dreamy romantic charm is certain to play havoc with the tender susceptible hearts of young folk. Ghxlvs Cooper is the leadin'.' ladv, and the whole world knows more of her beauty and famous dramatic achievements. Still more surprising is the screen debut of Ellen Terry, who as the old nurse, shows that age need never count, when the heart is voiuu.r. Constance Collier, and C. Audrey 'smith, two London players of t'" liighest. distinction add their names to one of the most distinguished motion picture castes. Usual prices will be charged to-night.

0(1 Tloirsdav tlm llalioll’s »*mst Pcjhiliful and titled woman l.adv Diana Manners, will be seen in “The Glorious Adventure.” In presenting to you “The Glorious Adventure.” we are offering one of the screen's most not - able achievements. Not. only is it a wonderful story set in one of the nmsl romantic ages of English bislorv. the days of King Charles Tf. but it is presented in natural colours. This marks a milestone in the picture business in New /calami for it is the first time that a natural colour picture has boon presented here. Th has been produced regardless of cost, and the atmosphere is absolutely correct in costume, manner and custom of the age. The picture was hailed in America and on Hie Continent as an achievement and the management- of the l’riueess Theatre offers the production to von as one .if their most notable screenings. The prices for this big special are: Circle 2s, stalls If fid, children fid.