AMUSEMENTS. McLEAN’S PICTURES.

Hokitika Guardian, 16 May 1925, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

McLEAN’S PICTURES.

T< »-XJGHT—KLAIXE HAMMEK,STEIN. Elaine Hammerstein has found the happiest of light- comedy roles in the delightful Selzuiok picture “The Way ol a Maid” which shows at the Princess Theatre this evening. Tin's cap. Heating tale of a young society heiress, who, without lather or mother t-o advise her, mischievously plays the role of a lady’s maid to her confusion and embarrassment-, offers Miss Hamnierstein every kind of histrionic opportunity. .Seen in the fancy dress costume °l a maid by a tipsy young millionaire, wlto takes her for the part, Nadia C astleton is templed into the compromising position of accepting his attentions. In laet. .she poses as her own maid, Mario. Unfortunately, young I mil Law lor is in earnest. Complications develop fast. And when Nadia's finances tali .suddenly about her head it this juncture, the nearest avenue of escape for her closes abruptly. Tight in the grip of circumstances, she yields further to the spirit of adventure. T lie bawlor-. having come to the East to climb the social ladder, have need of a. country home. Nadia’s is for rent. Mrs Lnwlor leases it. Then

wanting a companion to instruct, her in tile intricacies ot social form, she engages X'apia through her son Tom. The family moves to the Castlctou summer home. Here situation follows situation in exciting rapidity, until the eat finally escapes the hag. A two teel

comedy, gazette and scenic will sup port this big star. New musical selections wi| lho rendered by Alias Jem Mel n tosh. d wosday : “Passions of the North” a- < oiourful story of northern China. MASTER PICTURES. TO-XIGJIT SATURDAY. During the showing of Fart- -I ol “Salome Jane” at the Opera House last evening the water tank hurst am: the water completely soaked the dynamo. and (ho management had to stop

tor the evening. To all patrons who received their lass, we notify them that we will screen this feature tins (Saturday) evening al B..’l'd o’clock. TUESDAY—“THU TOLL OF THE sea.”