AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 23 July 1925, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES. UK! ! V BALFOUR TO-NIGHT. Somebody lists called her Hetty Halfour “Britain's Queen of Happiness.” an inspiration that sprang from seeing her in “Love, Life ami Laughter. ’’ There can he no doubt about il ; Hetty is a real tonic. She gladdens our hearts as no other comedienne can. She is v. ondei i ul, she is clever, and aboveall site is our very own British film star. Horn with a smile in her eyes, she cume to the screen gifted with talent. At a very tender age .she convulsed family parties with her clever iniiiiincrie.s, and presently she began to amuse the public in the same way. George Pearson knew of little Betty's talents in those days, and be watched her development with growing interest. She studied elociilion and made her debut at the Cotirl 'Theatre. .'subsequently she appeared at a number of concerts, and eventually that astute producer. U. B. Cochran, engaged her to appear in several of bis revues. ,\| r Pearson then induced Hetty to play in a film “Nothing Lise .Matters.” in

which site made a great hit as a comic slavey, and, realising immediately that .Miss Balfour was a born screen comc-dii-nne, the Welsh Pearson Co., within 21 boors, persuaded her to sign a contract to appear exclusively in their productions. In “l.ove, Life and Laughter” Betty just carries everybody along with her. She is irresistible in such scenes as those in which she sings

and dances “Sweet I lorlense” and pretends to be a music ball star of the low comedienne type. At other times she is simply adorable ami a picture ol of dainty loveliness in beautiful gowns anil whimsical airs and graces. “Queen of Happiness” is the proper way to deseribe Betty. It is impossible not to feel happy vt ben ill her company. “Love, Life and Laughter” is a picture which will appeal to every piciuregoer. It contains romance, sentiment', humor, pathos, sorrow, happiness, high lights and shadows. 'They are all in the picture—beautiful scenes, drab

scenes, success and failure, imagination and reality, all brought together in an ensemble and brilliant pictorial impression. The first chapters of tinnew serial “The Fast Express” starring William Duncan and Edith Johnson will also be shown. YAUDEYILI.K TO-NIGHT.

To-night, at the Princess Theatre, the management, have great pleasure in auiioimeiiig Hint they have secured one of the finest vaudeville alt fact ions ever presented, the Prince of M.vst i tiers, C'ardini. the Doyen of Deceivers, in his marvellous card manipulating act. lie does tricks while wearing gloves that no ordinary person could do without gloves. He has created a sensation in the centres; anil can show many wrinkles no previous card trickster lias over performed. In conjunct ion with the above great act, a special picture programme headed by “l.ove. I.ito and Laughter.” will he shown. Prices for to-night: Dress Circle -s: downstairs. Is (Id. Children under 12