AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 January 1925, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

] EVERYBODYS PICTURES. ‘THE EIOHTJXG BLADE” 1 -MONDAY. j I lie screen lias pictured historical ro i in,-nice before. lint not until John S * Robertson filmed “The Fighting Blade’ 1 "'as tin; epochal Crolilwelliaii ora touch ■ ed upon. And in selecting this sub- ” je t Air Robertson has not only couI tnhiited worthily on to the .screen’s his- ; torieal associations, hut he luus given it ’ ” 1-redact ion that stands on a jtat ; aii a the biggest, and hast and has giv- = (, n the public an entertainment that i~ s destined to remain one of the most meinurahle. Richard liarthelmess is the star of “The Fighting Tilade,” a ; First National picture, which trill lie shotvn at the Princess Theatre for one night only, lie plays the title role, port ray in;' the redoubtable' Kerstenbroock in a manner every hit as admirable. “The Fighting Jilade!’' That is Ids character. Alost feared of all duelists of his day, surpeme, superb, audacious, dashing. daring in the face of death, chivalry, tenderness and humility mark his course' with women. And liarthelmess interprets his varying moods with rare skill. We doubt it he has a superior as a romantic actor. A capital supporting series will also be shown, including a two-reel comedy and further chapters of the exciting serial “The Magic’s Talons.” .Miss William's orchestra will play a fine selection of popular airs and prices are as usual on Monday night. On Wednesday next a William Foxspecial "ill be shown starring Mohart Rosworih in “White llnmi” ami on Thursday next Warner Bros’, classic of the screen entitled “Brass” with a big caste.