McLEAN'S PICTURES.

Hokitika Guardian, 23 September 1925, Page 1

McLEAN'S PICTURES.

POL A NEGRI—FRIDAY. The story of Apache Paris is enthralling. " Shadows of Paris " is tilled with tense dramatic power. Claire, ljcautifui, fiery, is the queen of the underworld. She has her headquarters at the famous haunt of the Apaches in the Cafe Route. Here she shares the rigid rulersliip with Fernand, “ her mail.” Known to the police as the Blackbird, she and her gang are the most wanted criminals in Paris. Then come the days of Afarcli, 1918, and all Franco rallies to the Hag. Eernand is leaving and has only time tor a hasty embrace. Finally news from the from brings ihe reported death of Fernand. Claire, although still loyal to her people, does not relish the life of idleness. She masquerades as a war widow, and soon lias Paris society vy-

ing for invitations to her famous dinners anil parties. Through this she is able to tell her Apache friends where to make raids while the people attend her parties. Into her life comes Raoul de Gi'iimmit, a young statesman, high in tbe esteem of Ins fellows and in the duty to his country. Of all the old people her maid was the only one whom she kept near her. Why not marry Raoul!- No one would suspect that his wife was the Queen of the Apaches, suggests the maid. Finally Claire accepts, anil in her new life she realises the worth of her husband, anil gradually slips from her old life. DuLhil, a journalist, tells a fashionable gathering of flic girl who leads the Apaches, and who is to be seen at the Cafe Boule. In Claire's rooms Fernand confronts de (Toy. There is a struggle and Fernand is killed. A little later Raoul comes in, and de Croy tells him that he fired in protection of madame’s jewels. He is freed, and later Claire- finds happiness with her husband, in whom she confides everything. A superb supporting programme will be screened. Usual prices will prevail and Al.eLeans’ Supreme Orchestra will render new and appropriate selections. Reserves at .Miss Aid ntosli.