AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 19 December 1924, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

everybodys pictures. COELKEX .Ml )OU E-AI OX DA V. Tlio lilo of n motion picture star is not all sunshine, take it from Colleen -Moore. It might he if the authors of photoplays would lie considerate enough to "rite in only easy roles, which refill ire the heroine merely to 101 l about on silken cushions or promenade along the boulevards, but they don’t. For instanee, in Miss Moore's latest picture “Painted People”, the actress was called Upon to play the part of a basehall catcher in a real game. Xow Colleen has a leaning toward her national pastime, but she was somewhat out of practice, so that when the sei|Ucnce was finished silo felt ready to go to a hospital. Her fingers were split and she carried several bum ms about with her for some time. In another scene she bad to fall into a lily pond. She had no idea—she .admitted litter—that lily ponds were so slimy. ‘•Painted People'’, which is a First National picture, and was directed by Clarence Badger, is coming to the Princess Theatre on Monday. Supporting Miss Moore are such popular players as TJon Lyon. Anna Q. Nilsson, Russell Simpson, Mary Alden. Marv Carr, June Hlvidge, Sam T)o Clras.se, Charlie Murray, Charlotte Morriain. Joseph Striker, and “Roll” Montana. A two reel comedy and further charters of •‘The Eagle's Talons” will also he shown and Miss Williams' orchestra will play a good selected programme of popular airs. Usual prices will la? charged.