AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 17 February 1925, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

McLEAN’S PICTURES. A PICTURE FOR AVIVES, -TO-NIGHT. This (Tuesday) evening AleLean’s will present a powerful and stirring picture drama entitled “ Wife In Name Only,” starring Alary Thurman and Tyrone Power. All hail the newest star Alary Thurman. A radiant, lovely, exquisite woman, she has beauty, charm, poise and greater than all these—intelligence! Alary Thurman’s personality is made of the stull' that wears! And (lie clothes she wears are crystallized dreams. At first glance her womanliness attracts your attention and grows upon you. Site scintillates like the facets of a perfectly cut diamond, and is equally fascinating and alluring. Selzniek Exhibitors are indeed proud to present -Miss Thurman as a star, for there is not a. personality on the screen to-day that approaches hers. Her magnetism was proven at the very start of Iter career. William Farnuni chose her, because of the sweetness of her face, for the role of the seamstress in “ The Tale of Two Cities.” It was a wee hit of a part, but Florence tore the heart out of the public when, on the way to the guillotine frightened, yet trying to be brave, she asked Fa mum to kiss her. At once the world wanted to know who “ that little seamstress ” was. After that there was no keeping Mary Thurman out of leading roles and then featured parts in her husband’s and Tom Inco’s features. Now she is a star in her own right, and “ AVife in Name Only ” is an admirable vehicle for such an important venture. This picture is one no family should miss. Usual prices will prevail, reserves no extra charges, at Aliss AfcTniosli’s. A tworeel comedy, gazette, and scenic will support this hig star and AreLcan’s Supreme Orchestra will render appropriate selections. Friday—A magnificent drama. Ora Carew in “ Love’s Potego.”

MASTER PICTURES. JOHN GILBERT IN “CAAIKO KIRBY”—-TO-NIGHT. Perhaps future generations will look backward to this one as an era of picturesque events and people, just as we to-day consider those ot the past. Be that as it may. there is an admitted flavor of mnui.iice in the coloriul life of the .Mississippi river 'half n century ago which still attracts us. Many an innocent man suffered under accusations tor wliich lie had no available alibi, but in the end, the wheel of fate usually swung round to his number. It is that way with “Cameo Kirby”, scapegrace son of a good old Southern family, profcssinoal gambler on the Mississippi river boats and in the gambling hells of New Orleans and way Towns; square shooter and gentleman beneath The surface. AVilliain Fox lias produced “Cameo Kirhv” for the screen perpetuating the remarkable stage .success by Booth Tarkingtoii and Harry l.eon AYilson in which Dustin E-'nium played in the title role. A cast of more than ordinary excellence is included with John Gilbert, who excels his work in Duma's great novel as “The Count of Monte Cristo” by playing “Cameo” Kirby, lie plays the role of a gambler, cold-blooded and merciless when matching his wits against the men of his profession ; sympathetic and tbe soul of honor with the lair sex. “Cameo” pursued by a posse seeking It lin on Tbe unjust charge of murder, unwittingly seeks refuge in the lair of bis enemies. He meets the girl and his daring, adventurous soul causes him to throw caution to tilt' winds until masquerading as the mail lie is accused of murdering, lie lia-s but one chance iii" escape. Bunco. his confidant and partner pleads with him to take no un11ecos.sr.ry chances, Init “Cainoa” reifies: “The hand's dealt- I'll play it out!’' The plot weaves into an intricate pattern of tragedy, comedy and romance to a climax which reveals "Cameo Kirby” in his true light. The .supporting cast includes Gertrude Olmsted, Alan Hale, Richard Tucker, Eric Mavne, Kiigenie Ford, Jean Arthur, and the direction is by John Fold. This picture points out a strong lesson to youth Tor it shows beyond a doubt that tlit- gambler's life is never favoured by i lie goddess of fortune when the game is done, and is said to be tbe must effective pictiirisation ever produced. Excellent supports—Comedy. Gazette. Scenic and special music by Bonelti’s Orchestra. Usual pi"'cos I'm' llii.s spocisil nttriu-tiou.