AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 11 February 1925, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

MCLEAN’S PICTURES, - G EOR G K ARLISS—FRIDAY. For tlio first time iii a- theatrical career of A 3 years, George Arliss lias discarded his celebrated monocle in favour of horn rimmed glasses. This noted character actor has never been without his single eye piece in the memory of man. Some people arc said to be horn witu silver spoons in their mouths, and there are some who believe that Arliss may have been born with a monocle in his eye. So much has it become a, part of his personality. But in “S2O a . ‘Week” the Selz-niek-Disiiiietive photoplay which will bo the feature at the Princess Theatre on Friday, lie resorts to the more plebeian fashion in optical goods. Arliss takes the role of a millionaire who becomes disgusted with the thriftlcssness of lii.s son and Cuts him off with S2O a week allowance. He also limits himself to spending the same amount. He gets a job as a S2O a week bookkeeper and everyone knows what would happen to a. bookkeeper in a big steel office if In sported a monocle. Hence this radica 1 change. A two reel comedy entitle! ‘Every Day in Every Way”, a cartoon, gazette, and the thrilling Serial “Lightning Bryce’’ will support this big star. McLean’s Supreme Orchestra, will render tho incidental music and usual prices will prevail.

SATURDAY —“THE THREE RUCKER OOS.” Cowlmy .Musketeers. Three companions of tlie range—silent and devilishly ever present, hound by the same oath that hound the heroes of “One for all, and All for one.”. A joyous picture, and an exciting one. MASTER PICTURES. OPERA HOUSE— FRIDAY “THE PURPLE HIGHWAY” Oil Friday night Alastcr Pictures present Madge Kennedy and Afonte Blue in the latest Paramount, release “The Purple Highway”. This picture is an appealing and thrilling drama with several moments of genuine comedy to offset the more dramatic scenes. It tells of how a waif, April Blair, played by Ali.ss Kennedy, is tlie means of regeneration of many imputes of a home for artistic failures. The romance of a poor girl who followed, the “Purple Highway” which wound through country lanes and Wasted lives to Broadway lights. The picture was directed by Henry Kolker who is widely known as the director of “Disraeli”. The notable east includes, Madge Kennedy who will he remembered in “Twin Beds”, “Fair and Warmer”, “Cornered”, “The Truth”, “Tlie Honest Bidder” and others Monte Blue, the leading man, has appeared in several Paramount successes such as “Brass” “'The .1 iieklins” and “The Kentuckians”. Pedro Do Cordoba has had an extensive •stage i nicer and was in “'Tiger Rose”, “When Knighthood was in Flower”, and “The World and His Wife”. Dove Davidson scorc-il his greatest hit in “Humoresque”, but has a strong character part to play in “The Purple 'Highway”. Winifred Harris played in “The Cue idle of Life.” and “A Daughter of Two Worlds.” Charles Kent’s notable pictures wore “The Gamblers”, “Body and Sou!” and “Forbidden Valley”. There are several other star artists portraying in this delightful picture. Como along to “The Purple Highway” oil a joyful journey that climbs to the peak of perfect screen entertainment. It’s a. pleasure trip all the way. Adapted by Ruins Steele from the play “Dear Ale’’ by Hale Hamilton and Luther Reed. The pleasing supports will lie n. Paramount Gazette, a beautiful r,collie, a Tonby comedy, and latest musical selections.. Usual

prices. SATURDAY. Clara Kimball Young in ''A Wife’s Romance”, a Metro picture. Attacked by bandits only to fall in love with their leader. The romance of a lonely wife, in the land of moonlight and tho guitar.