AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 February 1925, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

everybodys pictures, al-yurice tourxeur production TO-NIGHT. Aluricc Tournor’s love for the* picturesque. the ihriiliug and the iiiihsual is :i<j;ii i n given lull sway in his screen production of “Torment,” the Tir.sl National picture which will he shown at the I’rincess Theatre to-night. .More than that, it is the most vivid, fascinating hint that he has yet contributed to the silent, drama—which is saying a groat deal when one considers the consistently good contribution.-, that he lias made in recent years with pleasing regularity. Bessie I,eve, as the sweet and simple heroine, has the leading femininie role, with that rapable actor, Owen Moore, giving a strong characterisation opposite her. •Jean Herseholt is to be seen in a-simi-lar role to that of his “Servant in the House.” while important parts are taken by Maude George. O'eorge Cooper. Morgan Wallaces and Otto hederer. AY i tli this well chosen east to aid him his story Tourneur has achieved a splendid Jesuit. A two-reel Comedy and further chapters of “Tire Eagle’s Talons” complete- a great display.

On YY'ednesday next patrons will be treated to a grand vaudeville and pictliro programme. A special engagemen tints been made with Fuller’s Vaudeville Coy. of Christchurch to send over to the Coast two of their most popular artists. Wendy and Alphonse, smart Society entertainers, who will appear at tin* Princess Theatre on Wednesday next in conjunction with the pictures.