AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 December 1924, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

everybodys pictures. a I l I!.ST NATIONAL SPECIAL •MONDAY. •• l’imiU-,1 People.” a First Nation;, po-tm-o wliic-li boasts Colleen Aloore aUs l''iitured player, is a pliotoplav ol umtsiml contrasts, and contains a " id' l ';"W of settings. The story. U'hnli is hased on the store. "The Swamp Angel.” |, v Richard' Connell, open, in the poor district ol' Clinton I i tv. with the action being supplied by Ihe poverty-stricken residents ol' the tov. n. Next we are transported into the wealthy .portion or Clinton City, 'lb stately inansions forming the background lor fashionably dressed men and women. Then the spectator is given a taste id' stage lilf. will, many views •• hehind the scenes’’ and "out front ” to delight the eve. Painted People.” which is coniine the Princess Iheatre on .Monday lias been pronounced one of the most dehghtlul comedy dramas that ever orated the silver sheet. It was directed hv Clarence Badger, and the cast includes Pen l.yon. Charlotte -Merriam. .Joseph Striker. Charlie .Murray, Ktissel Simpson, .Mary Aldeli, Mary Carr. Sam l)e (Irasse, .June Klvidgc. Anna t ( ). Nilsson and Mull Montana.

A capital suportino series will also lie included in Monday’s display. A two Kiel comedy. "The Eagles Talons,’, and the first instalment of the new ” heather Pushers.” featuring Regimild Denny. .Miss Wiliams Orchestra will play the incidental music and usual prices will he charged. On Wednesday next a Master Picture entitled "The Man with Two Mothers ” will he the hie; attraction, .starring Cullen l.nndis, Mary Alden. and Sylvia Dreamer.

NELLIE BRAMLEY COY. MKT CRN SKA SON. RACK NIGHTS. Hokitika theatregoers will he pleased to learn that the Nellie Dram ley Coy will make a return visit, on December L'd. 27 and 211. On Boxing nuight, Decemher 2!ith. “It Pays to Advertise” will he presented and should prove one of the most enjoyable of a highly successful season. Rodney .Martin, pampered son of a soap millionaire, put on It is mettle by an irate father, joins forces with a lively Press Agent. one Ambrose I’eale, whose motto in life is " Advertise I” They devise a schema to catch Martin, senior; launch on the market—on paper—a new commodity, " Thirteen Soap—unlucky for dirt.” Then they hill it high and low. and lay themscvles out lor a hip; faille ol bluff. Ambrose Peal has to rattle oil speeches at express speed, and has his arguments pat to make a <|ttick impression ami gain his points. Mr Carl l.awson. who takes the role possesses the es-

sential requirement for emphasisin'; the suiirem.'.' powers el. advertising;. Miss Nellie lira in lev will appear in the character of Alary Grayson, the shrewd typist, who enters spiritedly into a hie scheme, and causes much amusement with her tactics in love and finance. On .Saturday. December 271 h. the great American drama " Rouglil and Paid Kor,” will he presented and the concluding plav on December 2!>t It will he " Sunday.” ’fhe Imx plans are tit Miss Mclntosh's sweet store.