AMUSEMENTS. McLEAN’S PICTURES.

Hokitika Guardian, 4 May 1925, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

McLEAN’S PICTURES.

“THE DEVI L”—TUESDAY. “All the world liis playground, human hearts his toys.” At last tins magnificent 7-act Super Special has arrived and will bo screen on Tuesday at McLean's Pictures. “The Devil,” starring George Arliss has been tho sensation of two Continents, and has packed the theatres nightly in Australia. Tt is a mighty drama of the crafty rogue who takes his strength from the weakness of men and women. Men and women were merely puppets to Dr Muller, to be pinyeil with as his own diabolical nature dictated. In the guise of a trusted friend, lie gave advice which when carried out. worked to their unhappiness. Mill'ie Martin, the fiancee of George Rohem was loved by Paul Do Yea us. an artist. Mimi, a model, loved Paul. In These misplaced affections. Doctor Muller saw his opportunity and bvsnbtle suggestions and insidious lies, he ~nisiiiired all four in Iris plot to wreck ihcir souls. He made George unhappy by showing him tlmt Marie and Paul loved each other. He aroused tempestuous Mind’s jealousy and pitted her against Mario in a fight for Paul's love. A strong supporting programme including a side splitting comedy, gazette, scenic and a Gelzniek Nows " ill ho also shown. Usual prices will prevail. MASTER PICTURES. DOUBLE ST A R—TUESDAY. On Tuesday Master Pictures will present a. first-class picture programme consisting of two big star attractions, namely “Young Ideas” and “.High Speed.” Usual prices will he charged and 1 Sonet libs full orchestra, will supply ihc incidc|nla music. One of the easts of the day, containing many popular favorites, supports Laura La Plante, in her third Universal starring venture. “Young Ideas.’’ L Boy Barnes is the leading man. and Lucille Hickson, Buddy Massinger, .James 0. Barrows, Lydia A’eanians Titus, Jennie Geo, Hal Stevens, Frances Raymond, Ethel Brundhurst, Duke B. Lee, Charles B. Murphy, Bolfo Sedan, AYillinm Knight and others have the remaining roles. By slow, steady piogress Miss La Plante has arrived at ihe point "here fame is within easy grasp. That is, by comparison with the sudden, “over night” jumps of meteoric successes about whom stories are printed every now and then, and who usually end in a dismal flam of failure, her progress has been slow. But in three years’ work before the cantera she has slowly acquired the perfect, technique. Her work to-day is not that of a suddenly elevated amateur. for which the public can l>o duly thankful.