AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 13 February 1925, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

McLEAN’S PICTURES. GEORGE ARLISS—TO-NIGHT. For the first time in a theatrical career ol 33 years, George Arliss lias discarded his celebrated monocle in favour of horn rimmed glasses. This noted character actor lias never been without his single eye piece in the memory of man. .Some people are said to be born witu silver spoons in their mouths, and there are some who bclieie that Arliss may have been born with a monocle in his eye. $o much has it become a part of his personality- But in “S2O a Week” the Selz-nick-Distinctive photoplay which will ho the feature at the Princess Theatre this evening, he resorts to the more plebeian fashion in optical goods. Arliss takes the role ol 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. 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 la sported a monocle. Hence this radical change. A two reel comedy entitles ‘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.” Air McLean has been requested by 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. Kync. Patrons arc advised to reserve their seats as a crowded house is anticipated All new supports will bo shown. Usual prices will prevail. Tuesday—“ The Three Buckeroos”. MASTER PICTURES. OPERA HOUSE—TO-NIGHT. This (Friday) evening .Master Pictures present .Madge Kennedy and Monte 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 Aliss Kennedy, is the means of regeneration of many inmates 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 Kolkcr who is widely known as the director of “Disraeli”. The notable cast includes, Aladge Kennedy who will be remembered in “Twin Beds”, “Fair and "Wanner”, “Cornered”, “The Truth”, “The Honest Bidder” and others Monte Blue, the leading man, hits appeared in several Paramount successes such as “Brass” “The Jucklin.s” and “The Kentuckians”. Pedro Do Cordoba lias had an extensive stage career and was in “Tiger Bose”, “When Knighthood was in Flower”, and “The AYurld and His AVilc”. Dove Davidson scored his greatest hit in •‘Humoresque”, hut has a strong character part to play in “The Purple Highway”. Winifred Harris played in “The CTm ililc of Life,” and “A Daughter ot Two Worlds.” Charles Kent’s notable pictures were “The Gamblers”, “Body and vSoul” and “Forbidden \ alley”. There are several other star artists portraying in this delightlnl picture. Come along to “The Purple Highway” on a. joyful journey that climbs to the peak of perfect screen entertainment. It’s a, pleasure trip all the way. Adapted by Rufus Steele from the play “Dear Me’’ by Hale Hamilton and Luther Reed. The pleasing supports will he a Paramount Gazette, a beautiful scenic, a Toreliy comedy, and latest musical selections. Usual

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 the guitar.