AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 February 1925, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

McLEAN’S PICTURES. A GREAT PICTURE—- “ REMEM BRANCE.” In “Remembrance,” the big special coming to tlie Princess Theatre for to-night, 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 Inst year. “Remembrance’’ does for father what “ Tlie Old Nest” did for mother; it presents the head of the house in a sympathetic light. He “ comes first after everyone else,” hut in the end lie 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. When the limit is reached “ Pop ” has an illness which nearly carries him off to a better world mid his family awake to a belated sense of his importance in their little world of tlie present. Mrs Grout, becomes again the helpful, sympathetic wife ; tile Worthless son who was on tlie ;point of stealing the, securities upon which the rehabilitation of the family fortune depended, awakens to liis worthlessness and repents; and the daughters find they have’a .real affection for their father. The east ranks in ability, intelligence and convincingness with tlie best that has ever been selected for any picture. Claude Gillingwater is “ l’op ” Grout to tlie very life. JTo is an actor of long-establish-ed reputation on the stage and a screen acquisition of which filmdom should lie proud. Kate Lester is “Alom ” and the children arc acted by Cullen Landis, Patsy Ruth Afiller, Richard Tucker, Nell Craig and Dana Todd. Esther Ralston, Arthur Trimble, Lucille Rieksen, * .Max Davidson, William Carroll and Helen Hayward complete the cast. A strong supporting programme will he screened. Patrons are advised to reserve their seats as a crowded house is anticipated. Af.cLenn’s Supreme Orchestra will render the incidental, fusic. Usual prices will prevail.

MASTER PICTURES.

OPERA HOUSE, TO-NIGHT

A strong cast of well known players support Laura Ha Plante, newest Universal star, in lic'r first picture, “Excitement” which will he screened at tlie Opera House this (Tuesday) night Edward Hearn plays the male lead. He had an important role in tlie screen adaption of jlootli Tarkington’s novel, “The Flirt.” Marguerite Oullington, eccentric comedian, known lor yeai s on the legitimate stage, and in recent yealrs lor her wonderful screen work; George Fisher of “Fires of Youth, William Welsh, the Father in “Over the Hill;” Fay Fincher, the Alin of tlie “Andy Gump” comedies; hraneis Raymond, Rolf Sedan, Lon Poll, lied do Silva, Albert Hart and others. Aliss La Plante played charmingly opposite Reginald Denny in many of his big productions and as a result was cast to star in “Excitement,” a farce the experiences of a girl who shied from the paths of everyday routine lor the rollicking thrills of adventure. Oh, what a girl! She had six suitors and con Id’lit get a thrill so she. married an aviator in desperation. “Excitement” is all that it implies, drammed with thrills, plus laughs and dramatic’ situations. It’s a riot. the supports include, International Nous, Century Comedy and Honotti s O reliestin.

Till’. JUBILEE- BELLRINGERS.”

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THURSDAY

Arriving by special cars on AAeilnesday the famous Jubilee Bellringers and Vaudeville Company will open for two nights only at the Opera House the same evening. This clever company includes xylopohonists, inaiimhaphoiiists, and novelty musical act, introducing instruments to the value of over £IOOO. The great silver organ chimes are wonderful, its deep tone and great register enable the players to get the lull quality from the varied! selections. Arthur Lupton. society entertain >r; hittle Bona, the child wonder; Fred Cameron, ’the quaint comedian; and the wonderful Tiny Town Pantomine, the first of its kind for many yctu", Nana Edgar, tlie versatile artiste. Box plan at Opera House. Book early.

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