AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 25 February 1925, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

McLEAN’S PICTURES. FRIDAY—“THE STEEL KING.” McLean’s will present on Friday a magnificent programme, the star picture being of (i mighty acts, entitled “The, Steel King,” featuring Montagu Love. It is the story of a mau who was so impressed bv an injustice to his father that lie niado it his object in life to crush the man who was responsible. Eventually his aristocratic enemy meets bad times and the Steel King is the highest bidder at the sale of the estate. He then reveals his identity and explains that he has come to avenge his father and cast his enemy into the street. The owner is mystified until the Steel King tells of an incident which happened in bis boyhood and a most gripping sequence of events follows making ail extremely entertaining picture. It transpires that he through all his years of bitterness, Inis been under an obligation which he cannot disdain and an exciting claimax is the result. There are many surprising situations ably interpreted by a strong east including Montague Love and the story lms been cleverly written. The striking interpretation of the part of John Blake “ The Steel King ” leaves nothing to be desired. He is ably supported by June Elvidge. A rollicking comedy, a gazette and the thrilling serial “Lightning Bryce” will conclude a splendid programme. McLean's Supreme Orchestra will render the incidental selections and usual prices will prevail. Saturday—Sohnick Pictures present 'a fun-paeked farce comedy “ Second Youth ” with Alfred Luxt and Mimi l’alimiri and a cast of clever cotnodia ns.

MASTER PICTURES. FRIDAY— “THE ACQUITTAL.” The leaturo to be screened at the Opera House on Friday is one that will keep you guessing and leave you surprised. Universal prsents the SuperJewel production “The Acquittal” starring Claire Windsor, Norman Kerry, Jiurharn Bedford, Richard Travers, Ben Deelv, Charles Wellesley, Dot Farley, Hayden Stevenson and Harry \\ estayer. From the Coban and Harris Production of the sensational play by Pita. Weiman “Who Killed Andrew Prentice?” Surrounded apparently by loving friends and relatives, he had not one known enemy in the world. Ict be was murdered, cruelly anti coldly. Could it lmve been .Madeline Ames, wife of one of Prentices adopted sons, hoping by this man’s death to come into the inheritance of millionsf Could it have been Kenneth Winthrop, who won the love of Madeline Ames and was Andrew’s closest friend? Robert Armstrong, who loved Madeline prior to her marriage was a mysterious ehaiattol* Could he have wanted to remove Prentice—plaee the blame on Winthrop whom he hated for winning the girl from him? Edith Craig, beautiful, charming, the secret fiancee ol the mui(|t>red man, upon whom he had shoiverml countless gifts. Would her clandestine affairs with Kenneth Winthrop prompt her to put Andrew Prentice out of the Way? 'flic maul who diseoveied the body and told the court that she had heard no sound, acted very suspicious on the stand. Could it have been she and for what motive: Ibe Imtler was near at band on the fatal niulit. and his activities at the time of the murder were drawn Irom laltonng lips bv a. clever attorney. Did he bay some "guarded secret Unit could «»ly remain safe with Andrew Prentice <nt of the way? The ehaffeiir swore he drove Kenneth Winthrop away H»>" Prentice’s home at Pi o'clock, only to have it proved in Court that the turn Kenneth left was 11 MO. What was bis motive in disputing the l ime . Vi h.iL (. d be have at stake in this bomb e alia - AY lie. was .'uillv? Death was to be tin. up,.altv of one of these persons enu Urn jurv was weighing the testimony ol a number of interesting witnesses .e- - every walk m hfo. supports for this mystery sior> «dl »«• an Interesting International News, C j ury Comdey, Scenic and Bonetti - cliestra.

<THK JUBILEE BELLRINGERS.” ()I>].'l> \ HOUSE—TO-NIGHT AND THURSDAY. Arriving I>v special cars to-da.v the famous Jubilee Bellringers and Vaudeville Company will open for two nicrlßs oldy at the Opera House the same evening. This clever company includes xvlopolionists, marimbnphouists, an.l novelty musical act, introducing instruments to the value of over £IWU. The great silver organ chimes are wonderful, its deep tone and great register enable the players to get tlm ful quality from the varied, selections. Arthur Lupton. society entertainJi , Little Ilona, the child wonder; Fie Cameron, the quaint comedian; an the wonderful Tiny Town Pantomme, the first of its kind for many years Nana Edgar, the versatile artiste, o. plan at Opera House. Book early.