AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 14 March 1925, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

1 RENE CASTLE-SATURDAY

This (Saturday) evening McLean’s Pictures will present a magnificent 0act picture drama entitled “Slim Shoulders” starring glorious Irene Castles—America’s host dressed picture actress The story is as follows: Naomi .Warren was the apple of her father’s eye, anil she thought equally much ol her daddy as she called him. She enjoyed life as made possible to a girl surrounded with luxury and no thought of trouble entered her mind, though, unknown to her, her father was in financial straits anil a note of his was due to Jerome Langdon, a selfmade upstart, whom people in decent societv regarded as a menace, to his

utter chgrin and annoyance, for no matter how he tried lie could not force his way into select homes or clubs. .Meanwhile Langilon is removed from her path, death claiming him through the medium of a motor accident, but she adheres to her original decision regarding securing the note, and in company with the burglar enters Langdon’s home, but is surprised in the midst of operations by Richard Langdon, nephew of the dead man, who falls in love with the girl at lirst sight, and believing her a crook asks her to reform and later meets her and takes her to dinner, but when at his homo with him she endeavours to drug him whilst awaiting the arrival of her burglar partner, which attempt is, however, noticed by Richard and later when Naomi admits the burglar to the library, Richard i.s apparently aslecep in the chair, whilst the safe is opened by the man Naomi secures the forged note. A stmgglt ensues between the burglaY and Langdon, the former escaping, anil Langdon then dismisses Naomi as faithless, hilt she determines to toll everything, which she does simultaneously with the arrival ol her lather, Richard taking the note, and the whole complications arc straightened out with Naomi in Langdon’s arms. A strong supporting programme including a comedy, gazette, topical budget, cartoon, Selzniok News will he screened. Usual prices will prevail. MASTER PICTURES. “THE TRUTHFUL LIAR-” TUESDAY.

Master Pictures present at the Opera House on Tuesday next, “The Truthful Liar,” starring Wanda Hawley. This popular star has appeared in quite a number of really successful play, but never lias she hail a part that has been more in keeping with her charm, and ability than the role of the erring wife in 11 The Truthful Liar.” She makes use of every dramatic opportunity in the story, which is an absorbing one of a wife who wanted to see the froth of life, while her rich husband was away on business, and the scrape she got into. Then she told lies to cover her trial and was this a just proposition. She was eager to taste the froth of life. So, while her rich husband buried himself in his business, she frollicked along Broadway with another man. Till one night .—a shot—the police—blackmailers on her trail—what should she do to prove her innocence. Was her lie justified? You’ll see the answer and enjoy thrill and thrill in this powerful drama of modern youth’s follies fluid courage. The picture lias all the points that will make an audience delighted with Ihe entertainment. There are the players and the star, the story and the direction, with the right kind of thrills and situations and mystery to make it exciting. A splendid supporting programme is also included while Bonetti’s orchestra will provide an attractive accompaniment.

MCLEAN’S PICTURES.