AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 12 February 1925, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

MCLEAN’S PICTURES.

G KOR GK All-LiSS—FRIDAY. For the first time iii a theatrical career of do years, George Arliss has 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 are said to he horn witn silver spoons in their mouths, and there are some who believe that Arliss may have been horn with a monocle in his eye. So much has it become a part- of his personality. But in “S2O a Week” the Selz-nick-Distinctivc photoplay which will ho the feature at the Princess Theatre on Friday, he resorts to the more plebeian fashion in optical goods. Arliss takes the role of a millionaire who becomes disgusted with the thriftlessness of his .son and cuts him off with S2O a week allowance. He also limits himself to spending the same amount. Ho gets a job as a S2O a week bookkeeper and everyone knows what would happen to a bookkeeper in a big steel office if lit sported a monocle. Hence this radical 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 the incidental music and usual prices will prevail.

SATURDAY—'“BROTHERS UNDER THE-SKIN.”

Mr McLean has been requested hy a number of picture patrons who were unable to attend on Tuesday to again screen the magnificent picture “Brothel's Under the Skin” from the famous story by Peter B. Kvne. Patrons are advised to reserve their Beats a.s a crowded house is anticipated All new supports will bo shown. Usual prices will prevail. Tuesday—‘‘The Three Buckeroos”. MASTER PICTURES. OPERA HOUSE FRIDAY ■THE PURPLE HIGHWAY” Oil Friday night Master Pictures present Madge Kennedy and Monte Blue in the latest Paramount release “'fhe Purple Highway”. This picture is mi appealing and thrilling drama with several moments of genuine comcdv to offset the more dramatic scenes. It tells of how a waif, April Blair, played hy Miss Kennedy, is the means of regeneration of many inmates of a home lor 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 hy Henry Kolkcr who is widely known as the director of ‘Disraeli”'. The notable cast includes, Madge Kennedy who will he remembered in “Twin Beds”. “Fair and Warmer”, “Cornered”, “The Truth”, ‘The Honest Bidder” and others Monte Blue, the leading man, has appeared in several Paramount successes such as “Brass” ”Ilio Jucklins” and “The Kentuckians”. Pedro lie Cordoba lias had an extensive stage career and was in ‘Tiger Rose”, “When Knighthood was in Mower”, and “The World and His Wife”. Dove. Davidson scored his greatest hit in "11 unioresqiie”, hut has a strong character part to play irr"The Purple Highway”. Winifred 1 [arris played in “The Crucible “f Life,” and “A Daughter of Two Worlds.” Charles Kent's notable pictures were “The Gamblers'', “Body and Sold” and ”Forbiddcji \ alley . There ale several oilier star artists portraying in this delightlul picture. Come along to “The Purple Highway” on a joyful journey that climbs to the peak of perfect screen entertainment. Hs a pleasure trip -all Hie way. Adapted by Rufus Steele from the play “Dear Mo” hy Hale Hamilton and Luther Reed. The pleasing supports will lie a. Paramount Gazette, a beautiful scenic, a Torcliy comedy, and latest musical selections. Usual prices. SATURDAY. Clara Kimball Young in “A Wife's Romance”, a Metro picture. Attacked hy bandits only to fall in love with their leader. The romance of a lonely •wife in. the. land of moonlight and tlm guitar.