McLEAN'S PICTURES.

Hokitika Guardian, 16 September 1925, Page 1

McLEAN'S PICTURES.

A GREAT PICTURE. ■THE DIN'KUM BLOKE "—FRIDAY Bill Garvin is a typical Australian, living in a tiny home in one of the smaller streets in AA’ooloomooioo. His great joys in life tiro his wife and his little kiddie, Peggy, whom lie idolises. Christmas conies with the thoughts of the happy hours given by presents. Bill determines to dress up as Father ’Xmas, and leaves many toys for Peggy in her stocking, while the little kiddie is all pepped up at the prospecL of the mythical one. Bill has barely time to get hack to the other loom and take off his disguise when the radiantly happy Peggy races out with some of her newly-found treasures. She has her father lead to her the slorv of the Prince and the Beggar Maid, i.il'e has a bright and happy outlook for the litle family in the ’loo, when Bill breaks his leg while attempting to hoard a moving tram. The news of the accident- is carried to his wife by a mate, and she hurries to the hospital. Bill is much concerned about the length of time that he will he forced to spend in the hospital. Ilis wife assures him that she will find a way to earn a living and of keeping tin 1 small home together. Bill cannot hold against the united appeals of both Nell and Peggy, and gives way. Everything is well again, till one niglil when Bill returns home, when lie finds her suffering from appendicitis. The doctor orders a hasty removal to the hospital, hut the operation is unsuccessful. Her dying wish is that Bill will do all in his power to make little Peggy a lady. Bill places her in a convent, and in order that she might have all to keep pace with the other girls, lie earns more money by singing in the streets. He however keeps the nature of his occupation a strict secret. Years pass and Bill lias paid bill a. lew* visits to see Ins daughter, who has become a firm friend ol Joy Cl ill lor, a girl friend. She goes to the Gilder’s eountrv residence lor the holidays, where she meets Joy's brother, Geoffrey. They are attracted to one another, and Peggv consents to write to her father and ask him to meet her fiancee's parents. The latter desire to . meet him in order that they may pass judgment on him. Bill does not relish the idea of entering society, and feels cntirclv uncomfortable in the dress suit lie l- obliged io wear. When lie arrives he finds that his brief glimpse of the book of etiquette lias been extremely insufficient. But to give any more of the story would spoil this wonderful picture. A superb programme will support this programme. McLean’s Supremo Orchestra will render appropriate select ions.

MASTER PICTURES,

“PIED PI PER MALOXE.” FRIDAY. Master Pictures have been fortunate ill being able to secure, for one night only the massive Paramountspecial ‘‘Pied Piper Malone.” which is the title Booth Tarkington has chosen lor his big production of the year. .Malone is I lie role allotted to Thomas Meighan as oHiver of the s.s. bangland on account of his being the hero among the children ol ( ihiport- which is his homopori. Who does not appreciate a vivid and stirring adventure of the high .-e.r- You saw Tommy in •‘Homeward Round" so do not, miss his greatest success. Jack Malone is the only soil of the Malone family who has followed the sea for a profession. II- is loved by all the kiddies of Oldport. who affectionately call him “Uncle'’ Jack. Arriving home on the s.s. I.angland after the welcomes are ever, he meets Patty Thomas, a pretty school-teacher. Patty i- welcomed to a vartv al ' lie Malones, much to Charlie C'rosbje's chagrin, who claimed her as-liis girl. . . . One day he sees Cnpl. Clarke drunk and takes him home. Again Hie gossip spreads and Pritly. returning from church with her father, the Mayor of (he town, sees Jack and tin 1 Captain apparently drunk. She is broken hearted. \ mooting of the; councillors is hastily called and Jn< T; is ordered Iron) Town. One the way heme Jack meets a couple of the kidtli<*s of tin* town, tront-s thorn to swoots nml take to Patty. At home his father will not sneak to him. He has seen hint in the street- and believes him drunk. Then the notice to leave is given him. ILe leaves, but- the kiddies who have come to see him follow him sadly To his ship. The chocolates are delivered and the two children fell l’atty and her father the incident of “Uncle” Jack taking home the drunken man. This proves that they have misjudged Jack. Patty runs to (lie wharf and is in time to toll Jack that her faith in him is unshaken.

THE GAZZA TROUPE. Lovers of good clean vaudeville .are to be congratulated at having the opportunity of seeing the above mentioned troupe of entertainers who appear ill flic Opera House to-morrow night, September 10th. The Gazzit’s who number six are known throughout the whole civilised world as renowned acrobats, jugglers and instrumentalists. Other members of the combination arc Rnlamlm a Mexican knife and axe manipulator whose feats are said to ho ti revelation in the art of dexterity. "Margaret (Ik* Mysterious” is described as a whole entertainment herself. The comedy element is well sustained by Harry the midget comedian and bis canine friend "Zip.” For such a combination as this we have no hesitation in predicting a crowded house especially as the prices of admission are so low.