EVERYBODYS PICTURES.
“BOY 01-' .MINE ” —HONDAY. Patrons of Everybody’s Pictures who hud the pleasure of seeing “Penrod and Sani,’’ tho J. K. -Meßonald production which so recently carried the whole country by storm, arc to have an even better treat in “Boy of -Mine,” another .1. Iv. .Meßonald production, directed bv William IJeaudine and adapted to the screen from the pen of iluoLh Tarkington.
“Hoy of .Mine” is really the most human story Booth Tarkington has ever written. It is a simple story built up to a great climax on simple situations. Unlike “Penrod and Sam” it is not a “kid” picture. The plot revolves about a typical American boy (Ben Alexander), but most of the principal:; in this great story are adults. “Boy of .Mine’’ is a result of Tarkington’s appreciation of the way “Penrod and -Sam” was produced. This famous author wrote “Bov of -Mine” especially for this production, and it has never been published. Chances are it never will be until the whole world has had a chance to see a screen version of the story. In the notable cast of “Hoy of .Mine” are: Henry B. Walhall. considered by many to he the best American actor of the day; Irene Rich, one of the most beautiful, artistic and charming leading women of the screen ; Rookliffo -Fcllowes, who played in “Penrod and Sam”: Ben Alexander, who tops every youthful actor of the (ilmdom ; Dot Earley, famous on both screen and stage ; Clone Jackson. I lie little pickaninny who added many a laugh to “Penrod and Sam.” and f.awreiice l.iealzi, a twelve-year-old artist who is rapidly forging to the front. I his grand production will he shown on Monday next.
On Wednesday and Thursday next the greatest picture this year “The Sea Hawk" will he the big attraction for two nights only. Patrons are in for a real pictorial treat.
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Hokitika Guardian, 14 February 1925, Page 1
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312EVERYBODYS PICTURES. Hokitika Guardian, 14 February 1925, Page 1
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