AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 31 December 1924, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

McLEAN’S PICTURES. FRIDAY— 1 “ MATE.” In Alice Lake’s new picture, “Hate,” there is provided screen fare that cannot fail to hold the interest of the most critical of movie-goers. It is full of thrilling situations. Involving characters of vivid interest, whose clashing objectives make a drama without a dull moment. ’’ Hale” which will he screened at tile Princess Theatre on Friday night, is a Maxwell Larger production for Metro, adapted hv June Mathis from a story by Wadsworth Camp. It is a story of that strata of society which is just beyond the pale—of an ex-gam-hler anil a pretty little show girl whose attentions she has accepted. He is found dead in his apartment and evidence is discovered which incriminate a man whom the gambler has been instrumental' in sending to prison. “ Babe ” Lennox, the character played by Miss Lake, knows that the suspect is innocent and, outraged by merciless vindictiveness of the law, she lights to save the innocent man. She becomes involved in a romance which provides a pleasing flavor of heart interest. Alice Lake gives, perhaps, the finest impersonation of her career. The ipoignnucy 'with which she expresses the bewilderment and sense of frustration as she lights alone against seemingly overwhelming odds, mark Miss Lake as an actress of increasing emotional powers. Conrad Xagcl. as the prosecuting attorney, adds another In his list of convincing portraits. Others in the cast are Marry Xorthrup, Charles Clary and John Jhc’o. A comedy, gazette, and the popular serial “ Lightning Bryce ” will also lie shown. McLeans Renowned Orchestra will render appropriate selections. On Saturday absolutely the finest picture entitled “ God’s Country and the Law” by Oliver Curwood, will he screened. Watch for further announcements in Saturday’s issue.

MASTER PICTURES. “THE GO GETTER KR I DAY. At the Opera House on Friday evening Master Pictures present The Go Get Lor,” a Cosmopolitan pictiirization iif a Peter 11. Kyno story, wmeh K. If. Grillith directed. The “shooting” ot these scenes took place at Curtiss A\ialinii Kiold. Mine lon. and other parts of Long Island anil in the 1 1» !.■ ■••*!*tli<<:ial Studios of Xew York. This particular i>art of the picture entails nothing Gill night scenes, the most spcelneular of which is one showing a race between an aeroplane and a speeding express train. This scene is expected to he a revelation when shown as “shot” !i mu the Hying aeroplane. It brings l,i the screen some directional ingenuity and also some exceptionally splendid photography. In the making o! i hose aerial scenes for “'I lie Co Get--1,.r." Director Griffith had the co uperati .a of the Curtiss Aeroplane and .\i, jur Corporation, which released an air nui-hine for certain “ shots ” that, V,taken ill the International Studies. William J. MaeMillan. assistant manager at Curtiss Field. designed the apparatus and supervised the setting ui) of the aeroplane in the studio, assisted by members nl. the Curtiss engineering stall, who worked out various safety factors and peil'cctcd other ,|,.tails. T. I,’ii.v Bar Sccna Dwell. illiaia Norris. Tom Lewis and Louis Wollieiin arc leal ii red in the “The Go Getter.” The cast also includes Fretlv Sant ley. John Carr. William -T. Sorcllc. .fane Jennings and others. \ ciiculv and gazette complete the programme, with full orchestral necoinpitninients.