AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 19 January 1925, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

McLEAN’S PICTURES. LEAH BAIRD—TUESDAY. To-morrow (Tuesday) night McLean's Pictures present at the Princess Theatre, “The Heart Line” a photo dramatic version of Belett Burgess’ famous novel, starring Leah Baird with a unique story revolving about unusual characters. There is the palmist and clairvoyant who lias built his success on the flimsy foundation of lies and fraudery. He tells his customers what they I ike to hear. He makes their castles in the air seem like real structures or brick and stone. His readings may be true—how can he know? Then there is Madam Spoil, a spiritualistic medium whose stock of consolation i.s offered in small lots at bargain counter prices. It is shown how she makes ghosts appear, and how she learns the questions within sealed envelopes. The heroine is Fancy Gray, a girl who has did ted down the tide of life giving happiness to all who knew her, and asking nothing of the world hut justice. She i.s seen as the pal of a gay and curefree group of ‘•bohemians” ; she is seen as the efficient secretary of the palmist she is .seen as the girl whose love is noble enough to make the greatest sacrifice; she is seen playing “ghost” for Madam Spoil. Other interesting characters arc the heiress who raises the palmist to her social level and regenerates him through her faith in his innate truthfulness; the man who is seeking a hoy that has been lost for twenty years; another man who plots to marry wealth ; and two men who love a, girl who loves another. Fascinating, vivid, wholesome and potent is “The Heart Line,” presented by Arthur F. Beck through Rathe. A Hal Roach Comedy, a Pathe Gazette, and a Pathe colored Review will support tlie thrilling photo-drama. McLean’s Orchestra will render the incidental music.

MASTER PICTURES. ELSIE FERGUSON IN “OUTCAST.” TUESDAY. At the Opera. House on Tuesday Master Pictures present Elsie Ferguson in a. Paramount special “Outcast”. It is not often that Paramount exhibitors have nil opportunity to announce the appearance of Elsie .Ferguson in aphotoplay, the stellar role of which she created on the legitimate stage. AY hen “Outcast”, a play by Hubert Henry Davies, was produced in New York in 1911, Miss Ferguson interpreted the stellar role of Miriam, and now she will ho seen in a, picturisatiou of the play by Paramount. “Outcast” in a tremendous picture in which the art of Aliss Ferguson, who is admittedly the foremost American actress of to-day. i.s displayed to flic utmost. It not only presents this talented star in, perhaps, the best role of her screen career, hut it provides a screen attraction of supreme merit. The direction by Chet AYithey is excellent, the story i.s strong, the character interpretations excellent, the photography by t ruest Haller superb. ami there i.s nothing lacking to malic this presentation most successful. The story is a touching one of the lile of ; ,n outesat iff society and includes many thrilling situations in the course of its produeiton, Admirably directed, splendidly interpreted by favourite artists and superbly photographed, tins ~f tlm most notable pic In re pm(lucLbni Yd the season. Tlie picture has all the elements of popular appeal—drama,' deep love interest, mi peril character drawings, coherency of narrative and wholesome humour. A good supporting programme is also provided with music by Bonetli s orchestra.