AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 1 May 1925, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

McLEAN’S PICTURES.

“I) KEVIN (.; DKSTI NY’ 'TO-NIGIIT. “Defying Destiny,’’ the pulsating pliotodrama by Grace Sanderson Miehio. the noted authoress, is to bo screened at the Princess Theatre by McLean’s Pictures this (Friday) evening. .Mrs Miehio, who was at one time the highest paid scenario writer in the United States, has .surpassed even her former tremendous triumphs in this, tier latest screen .success. Her characters arc real people, the kind with whom you grew up and from whom you borrowed butter and eggs and exchanged gossip. The plot revolves around Jack Fenton (played by Monte Blue), who has loved Beth Alden (portrayed by Irene Rich) all his life. In rescuing Beth from a terrible fire, Jack’s fate is scarred, but Both adores him just the same. Then Jack’s soul is also seared by public opinion, which believes Idguilty of theft, although the jury declares him innocent. How he wins hack his good name and turns the tables on his critics makes a picture, of rare charm and interest. Monte Blue and Irene Rich are ideal in their roles. TulIv Marshal! is excellent as the famous surgeon who helps Jack to get, on his foot again. Jackie Saunders. Russell Simpson and Z. Wall Covington give able interpretations of the parts assigned to them; in fact-, each member of the ca.st- does so well that it is difficult to single out anyone for special mention. A comedy. gazette. and scenic make tip the remainder of the programme. McLean's Supreme Orchestra will supply the incidental music, while prices will be as usual. MASTER PICTURES. TO-NIGHT—"THE LAW OF THE LAWLESS.”

Master Pictures present this evening one of the most novel scenes ever pictured showing a gypsy wedding in Dorothy Dalton’s latest Paramount picture. "The Law of the Lawless.” Mi-s Dalton is seen as a Tartar girl. She is supported by Theodore Kusloff. Charles do Roche, a French player, who makes his debut in American pictures as a gypsy chieftain and Tally Marshall who is seen as an eccentric money lender. The si-roy is dramatic and highly thrilling. A story of a daring gypsy vagabond who buys his wife- at the. auction block and wins her heart by his amazing love-making. Biding wildly at a reckless pace, Sahando had outridden all the young men of the Tartar village, and then the day when site offered herself to the man who would pay her father’s debts. Her beauty was only matched by her recklessness and tempestuous passions, she was verily as her trilie had called her. a devil in pantaloons. And this was the girl a fearless gypsy bought. Splendid supporting programme and music Ronetti’s Orchestra.

For this lug Paramount special llonctti's full orchestra including saxophone and drums will render a very line musical programme. ’I lie orchestra that delighted Tuesday’s audience. The greatest: combination possible, a Perfect picture and absolutely the best orchestra procurable on the Coast. Du not miss this treat. Comfortable fcoaiijiig, perfect screening and first class orchestra, and no increase. in prices. Clomedy, gazette and irave--11. -ii,.. Overture at 8 p.m. sharp. Rei,e'luher usual prices.