AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 July 1925, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

PICTURES.

THOMAS MEIG HAN— FRIDAY. One of the best photoplays seen in

many months is Thomas Meighan's latest Paramount picture, '‘The Ne'er-Do-Well ’’ which will lie given it- first showing at Ihe Princess Theatre on Friday night. The,story, by Rex Reach is based on the regeneration idea. Kirk Anthony (Thomas Meighan) lives up in the title of the production, and his lather is thoroughly ashamed ol him. Dn • night at a pan;, ;Is friendare feeling *gny and I hey decide that il would he a good joke on the unais-

peciing Kiik in -hip him in Panama pennile.-.-.. So it is I hat Anthony finds hi nisi? 11 far Imtn home and with no means of eominimication. Then the ihriiling moments and mirth provoking episodes begin, lie gets himself into great trouble with the authorities and, more serious still, finds himself (le-peralely in love with a beautiful Spanish girl, played by Lila l.ee. How he heeonies a real man and wins a charming woman for bis wile make an interesting story. The east is made up of highly capable players. including Gertrude Astor. John Miltcrn. Gus Weinberg, .Giles Cowles, l.aurame Wheat and George O'Brien. A stunning two-reel Mack Senucti comedy entitled "By Golly.” and American gazette will also be screened. McLean's Supreme Orchestra will render appropriate selectieiis and usual prices will prevail. Saturday :—Dustin Faruuni in “Big 1 Inppiness.”