AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 July 1925, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVEnYaODYS PICTURES, “THE .MAX FROAI GLENGARRY” WEDNESDAY. Mm: ol tlie- essential tilings in a sue-«-f?sstnl motion picture is (n him- a nal ■'lory as a basis to work from. la this '■oiy important attribute i lie Kcrn-st Shiftman proilucl ion, ‘•The .Man From ( dongai-i-v.” which conies to the princess I heat re on Wednesday takes first rank - , as it is based oil one of the most popular and which- read I,.inks that have ever I,ecu published. thdjdi Connor s famous novel *.f the same name. Adapted by faith i.'reeu and directed In Henry .Mcßae, it is a faithful reproduction and realistic screen presentation of the work of tin's celebrated itiithor. All (lie action, thrills and atmosphere of the lumber camps, immortalized bv Mr Connor have l;een embodied in the screen version. The story deals with a fend between rival lumber camps and the resulting complications and struggle, wuieh i-caches a dramatic conclusion in a bri-ath-taking battle in mid-stream. In addition to plenty of thrills and action there is a logical h'ot suttl a love interest which is replete with surprises and crips the attention from beginning to the linal reel, f'iio photoplay is of an exceptional character, and the majestic settings and scenic ciTeets filmed on the aelmd location made famous in lla- criminal novel, supply a realistic and true-10-life touch. Warner i’. Richmond in the title role hives a convincing portrayal of Rnnabl .Mm Donald. Anders Randolph fits in perfectly in the dm racier of Rio Mai Donald. OD'cr members of an excellent cast are: Marian Stvayne. Pauline Caron. K. Fernandez. Harlan Knight, .lack Xcwlon. prank Badgley, William Colvin and .Marion Lloyd. On Thursday next u bin; rniletl Artist’.-; special: “The Afark of Lnrro" starring Douglas Fairbanks and the great race between (Thiamine; and The Hawk, which was run at Hastings in .I mu- l".st, together with the second episode- of “The Fast Kxprops” starring William Duncan and Ivliih Johnston, completes a capital disnlav mi Thui'sdav.