AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 14 March 1925, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES. RICHARD BARTHELMKSS TN “21.” .MONDAY. On .Monday next at the Princess Theatre one of the world’s greatest screen artists Richard Rarthelmess will be seen in his latest photoplay by First National entitled “21," a picture For lovers from six to sixty. A bullet hole in the gasoline tank of an automobile puts Richard Rarthelmess and the pretty young woman he is driving home from a dance in an awkward position. On a lonely country road the gas gives out and the young couple are forced to spend the night at a nearby inn, registering as brother and sister. The injury to the gas tank was inflicted by a jealous suitor of the girl. Dorothy .Mackaill, appears opposite Barthelmoss in this fast moving film. Dorothy, portraying the role of a poor factory gril with whom the wealthy young hero of the story falls in love, and for whose sake lie runs away from home to the city to gain independence as a taxi-cab driver, is once more to be seen as Dick's loading lady. Others interpreting important parts in this modern story of the jazz, lile and its antithesis are .Too King, Dorothy Cumming, Elsie Lawson, Bradley Barker. Ivan Simpson, Nellie. Barker Spaulding, and Helen Tracv. “21” is Ihe first modern story in which Barthelmoss has appeared since “Fury," his two intervening vehicles. . “The Bright Shawl" and “The Fighting Blade” having been costume period pictures, which required long hair and swords. Til his newest production, which is said to he one of the best vehicles yet given the star, Richard enjoys the luxury of a haircut. The usual big supporting series, including a two-reel Comedy and the latest in Toipenls will also he shown. Miss Williams’ Orchestra and usual prices.