AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 15 December 1924, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES. CONSTANT 10 TALMADOK TO-NIGHT Const,line Talmadge in “Tlu* Dangerous .Maid.” a First National picture. is the attraction to-night at the I’riiicess Tlieatre. It is a rollicking story ot romance and adventure, laid in the time ot Kino .James If, and has been declared by many critics to be the most pretentious production in which this star has appeared. Claying the part ot Barbara Winslow, -Miss Talmadge has a role which reveals that she possesses a remarkable versatility. Known chiefly as a comedienne, she is called upon to give a dramatic characterisation. and she does so with a soreness and finesse that are strikin';. .Miss Talmadge is supported by Conway i’earle. aided by Morgan Wallace. Charles Gerard. .Marjorie Daw. Kate Price, Tolly .Marshall. Don .Morrison. Phillip Dunham. Wilson Hummel, Thomas Ricketts, Ann May. Hay llullor and Lincoln Plummer. Victor Ileer--111:111 is responsible for tin l masterly dilection of Elizabeth Kllis’ novel, and C. Gardner Sullivan lor the continuity. Massive sets, showing entire villages and huge castles, were constructed lor this picture, giving it a background rtf immensity and beauty. A two-reel comedy nnd “The Fable’s Talons” complete a capital programme. The orchestra will play the incidental music, and usual prices will be charged. On Wednesday next a hie Fniversal starring William Desmond in ‘‘Breathless .Moments” will be the special attraction, mid on Thursday a monster bill of fare will be presented headed by four reels of laughter. Charlie Chaplin in “The Pilgrim” and a big western story, said to equal “The Covered Wagon” entitled “Pioneer Trails” in six reels completes the programme.