AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 November 1924, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

“THE CHRISTIAN” —TUESDAY. On Tuesday evening McLean's present Hall Caine’s famous story “Tho Christian.” The story opens in the Isle of Alan, where John Storm (Rcliard Dix) and Glory Quale (Mae Busch) have lived since childhood. Polly Love (Phyllis Haver) and her brother Paul (Gareth Hughes) complete a quartette of playmates. John, only 18, barely realises bis love for Glory, when Lord Storm, bis father, sends hint on a trip round the world in order to prepare him for the political life for which he had been educated. John Storm announces to Glory and bis father that lie lias become a Christian Socialist, and will enter the church, renouncing all worldly preferment and gain. His decision is a terrible blow to bis father, and a great disappointment to Glory, who hates poverty and loves beautiful clothes and possessions. Glory enters the hospital and John tho church. Roth in service, and in love with each other, their paths diverge, because < the dilfeient spirit in which they work. Torn between bis ideals and his love for Glory, be finds no peace. Renouncing iiis vo"'s and coining back to the world he finds Glory a star on the stage and the toast of London, lie remonstrates with her, and points out her danger, but she does not see it bis way. lie decides that bis work is lo help fallen girls, and opens a mission, to which Polly 'ionics to die. She is survived by her baby, which John arranges to have adopted by Lady Robert Urc, thus incurring bis Lordship's enmity. Derby Day arrives, anil John goes to Epsom, where be tries to speak to the people for the good of their souls. Meantime, many devout and credulous arc giving a "'ay their wtnldy goods and preparing for the last hour. Lord Robert’s horse wins tho race. That evening a big dinner is given in Glory's honour, while crowds are gathering in the squares of London to await tin; end. John, in a religious frenzy, decides that be must kill Glory to save her soul. He goes to her rooms to await her coming. When they tire alono lie declares bis terrible intention. Glory, by showing him that she loves him, diverts him from his purpose. Tn the grip of bis human love and the anticipation of happiness with Glory, John wanders out into the streets. Midnight has passed, and the expected wrath lias not manifested itself. The crowd turns against the Christian and bowls for revenge. He is recognised, and the mub beats mid stones him. Glory, who has followed. lakes him to bis mission. Special prices 2s and Is Gd. Keenan's Bus will leave Rimu at i o'clock for the Picture.

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