AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 8 February 1926, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES.

SLCHETS OF THE NIGHT ” TO-NIGHT.

Those who like to have their minds agitated hv mystery, their breathing baited by suspense and their risibilities stimulated, will find ample opportunity to gratify till of these likes by going to see “ Secrets of the Night,” ("niversal-Jewel production which will be shown at the Princess Theatre tonight. For this production has all of the foregoing appeals to the emotions, and then some more. It is a finely directed, finely acted picture play with a notable list of names in its till star east, the featured players of which are James Kirkwod and beautiful Madge Bellamy. Herbert Blache directed, and praise should he accorded Gilbert Warrenton, the cameraman, who achieved some fine photography in the face of difficulties created by scenes that are enacted in semi-darkness. Those who follow the speaking stage will recall the furor that greeted Max Man-in and Guy Bolton’s “ The Nightcap” when it was produced on Broadway. This same ‘‘The Nightcap ” was adapted by Universal and is now this same “ Secrets of the Night.” Except for the lack of the human voice, one might readily believe one was watching the speaking stage production when one sees the screen version. The story is a sort of serio-comedy. melodramatic melange with mystery predominating, even in the comedy situations. It hinges about the misadventures that accrue when a hank president trios to get some one of the directors to kill him so that his life insurance may save the hank from ruin, impending because id’a bail loan. To gain time exemption from an examination of the bank’s books, 'title bank examiner is invited to a week-end assemblage in the home of the president. From then on, many tilings happen, to keep one’s hair standing up. Kirkwood is cast in the role of the hank president; Miss Bellamy i s the ward. They are in love wit'll each other, hut he expects her to marry the soil of one of the directors. Both do some fine acting. The comedy roles arc in the hands of Znzu PitTs, Rosemary Tlieby, Tom Wilson and Otto Hoffman. The others in the cast of sixteen contribute greatly to the entertainment. A good topical and comedy will also lie shown and selections will he played by Miss Williams’ orchestra.

DENIS KEHOE COMPANY. •‘AWAY IN ATHLONE.” WEDNESDAY NEXT. Denis Kchoo and his company of Irish players will stage “Away in Athlone” at the Princess Then Ire oil Wednesday evening. This clever little company is steadily growing in popularity. and is winning golden opinions from the Irish folk who have seen it. One pleasing feature is the fact that Mr Kehoc does not take too much of the limelight, bill sees that it is fairly apportioned among those associated with him. thus ensuring a level production. fn “Away in Athlone,” Denis Kehoc has a part in which he is well supported by Francos Kaylier. There is plenty of genuine Irish wit in Ihe play, which is well written round an interesting plot, and provides a good study of Irish character. Hokitika audiences have most pleasant recollections of the record season visit of the Company at 'Xmas time and there will ho doubtless another very large audience to greet them. Book seats at Misses .Mclntosh's. Prices .Is, -Is, 2s, ulus tax.