AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 23 February 1925, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

MCLEAN’S PICTURES. A GREAT PICTURE—- “ REMEMBRANCE.” In "Remembrance,” the big special .coining to the Princess Theatre .for Tuesday, Rupert. Hughes has again demonstrated himself a film craftsman of the first order. The new photoplay is a companion pictures to Air Hughes’ screen masterpiece, “The Old Nest,” which was one the few really big pictures of last year. “Remembrance” does for father what “ The Old Nest” did for mother; it presents the head of the house in a sympathetic light. He “ conies first after everyone else,” hut in the end he comes out strong. “ Pop ” Grout is the head of a household which has developed into “spenders” ; they look upon “Pop” as a “ good thing ” to be worked to the limit—and “ Pop ” works to the limit for his family. AA'lien the limit is reached “ Pop ” lias an illness which nearly carries him off to a better world and his family awake to a belated sense of bis importance in their little world of the present. Mrs Grout, becomes again the helpful, sympathetic wife; tho worthless son who was on the (point of stealing the securities upon which the rehabilitation of the family fortune depended, awakens to his worthlessness and repents: and the daughters find they have a real affection for their father. The cast ranks in ability, intelligence and convincingness with the best that has ever been selected for any picture. Claude Gillingwnter is “ Pop” Grout to the very life. He is an actor of long-establish-ed reputation on the stage and a screen acquisition of which filmdoni should he proud. Kate Lester is “Alom ” and tho children are acted by Culleii Landis, Patsy Ruth Miller. Richard Tucker, Nell Craig and Dana Todd. Esther Ralston, Arthur Trimble, Lucille Ricksen, Max Davidson. AA'illiam Carroll and Helen Hayward complete the east. A strong supporting programme will he screened. Patrons are advised to reserve their seats as a crowded house is anticipated. McLean’s Supreme Orchestra will render the incidental, fusic. Usual prices will prevail. MASTER PICTURES.

OPERA HOUSE, TUESDAY'. A strong cast of well known players support Laura La Plante, newest Universal star, in hc'r first picture, “Excitement” which will he screened at the Opera House to-morrow night. Edward Hearn plays the male lead. He had an important role in the screen adaption of Booth Tarkington s novel, “The Flirt.” Alarguerite Cullington, eccentric comedian, known lor years on the legitimate stage, and in recent ycairs for her wonderful screen work; George Fisher of “Fires of Aoiith, AA’illiam Welsh, the Father in “Over the Hill;” Fay Fincher, the Alin of the “Andy Gunip” comedies; Francis Raymond, Rolf Sedan, Lon Poll, I'red dc Silva, Albert Hart and others. Aliss La Plante played charmingly opposite Reginald Denny in many ot his big productions and as a result was east to star in “Excitement,” a farce the experiences ol a girl who shied from the paths of everyday routine for the rollicking thrills of adventure. Oh. what il girl! She had six suitors am! could’nt get a thrill so she married an aviator in desperation. “Excitement” is all that it implies, dram med with thrills, plus laughs and dramatic situations. It’s a riot. Ihe supports include, International News, Century Comedy and Bonotti’s Orclies-

<thk jubilee BELLRINGERS.” opERAIK >USE—AY KDXESDAY AND THURSDAY. On AYednesday night residents o£ Hokitika and district will have an opportunity of wit-nssing a performance by Hie Jubilee Bellringers in a .clean and bright entertainment. AA’ouderiul music from quaint “ instruments will ho heard while the company also possesses a variety of entertainers including little Rona. termed the child .vouder vocalist; Bamherti, the magician and illusionist; Nana Edgar, a pleasing singer ami novelty musician; and Arthur K. Lupton, the cosmopolitan entertainer. Another feature included in the programme is the Tiny Town Royal Pantomime Party. With such a variety of talented performers the company should have uWifficulty in pleasing patrons, and it is anticipated there will be a large attendance. Popular prices are announced.