AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 4 November 1925, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

PICTURES,

HARBOUR LIGHTS ” —TO-NIGHT

••Harbour Lights” is one of t lie most exciting and breezy plays ever written. The work of George R. Sims and Henry Pettitt, it was first produced at the Adolphi Theatre, where it took London by storm, running continuously for two years. Three years later it wits revived at the same theatre, and has since been one of the most pupular of dramas in nearly every town in (he British Isles, to say nothing of America, the Colonies, etc. The Master Picture version has one special point of poignant interest about it. The agreement to sell the picture rights was the lasi that George R. .'-inis signed before his death. “Harbour Lights,” lias been introduced by Tom Terriss, the son ol William lerriss, who look the part ol the hero in the original production. Loved by the populace, to whom he was known as 1; Breezy Bill,” William Torriss made a tremendous ‘‘hit” in the play, and many will still remember t ho shudder that ran through Hie country at the news that he had been assassinated outside the Adolphi. his murderer —a minor actor —being at this moment still in prison at .Broadmoor. Tom Terriss himself lias played his father’s part, and indeed nearly every other male part in the play. He was, therefore, equipped by knowledge lor the task of production. For the film a brilliant cast was assembled, including Tom .Moore, Isabel Flsom and Annette Benson. Usual prices will ho charged tonight. Patrons are notified that the election results will he screened to-night on arrival. On Thursday the long-looked-for picture. “ If Winter Comes.” taken from Hutchison’s famous novel will he .-Mown at llie Princess Theatre for one night only. This wonderful production lias caused a sensation all over the world, a big picture treat is in store for patrons on Thursday. The prices are: Circle, 2s: Stalls Is (>d. Children, under 12, fid.