AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 February 1925, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES. VA DDE VILE AND PICTURES. AYKDXESDAY. “ W lion Odds lire Even,” which opens nt, the Princess Theatre on Wednesday with William Russell in the star role, was produced by \\ illinni Fox from the popular story l.y Dorothy Yost. If i.s ;t romantic melodrama, of unusual merit, displayin';' imagination in story and development. William Russell is seen at his best in his role of the go-gotlcr. lie has an appealin'' personality and a style of acting that is charming b,v reason of its unnli'oeled simplicity and frank forwardness. Dorolhy Do \’uro. who appears as his feminine lead, pos-

sesses a scintilla! ill;; attraction that never becomes tiresome. She is volatile and intelligent, acting with an enthusiasm. and a, brij'htnoxs that captivates at once. In story and pictorial qualify. “When Odds are Even” stands head and shoulders above the usual run uf pictures. The story is eventful and interestin';, progressing, owing to Director James Flood's sltiipiiloiis care, with speed and clarity. It concerns Jack Arnold most intimately. Arnold is the. friend and business partner of the president, of a mining company. Reports of a newly discovered opal mine, and news that a rival eompany is attempting to purchase if, send the young man on a helter-skelter adventure, in which he attempts to heat his rivals to the mine. This gives the cameraman a glorious opportunity to catch some beautiful scenes of the sea and South Sea Islands.

Patrons will be delighted at the first appearance here of two ol the most popular artists from the 1* tiller Circuit., Wendy and Alphonse. They have just completed a very successful season tit the (proa Mouse, Christchurch. On Thursday next a 7-act Sel/.nick Special “.Daughters of To-day” will he the big attraction, and Wendy and Alphonse will make their second appear-