AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 February 1926, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

DENIS KEHOE COMPANY. “AWAY IX ATI-1 LOXE”—TO-XIGHT. Denis Kehoe, t.ho romantic actorsinger, who presents himself and his players in “Away in Athlone ” at the Princess Theatre to-night, is a firm believer in the performance of the sane, healthy story type of drama as opposed to the neurotic play that modern winters attempt to force upon the public. Therefore, in “ Away in Athlone ” lie presents a breezy comedy of clever dialogue, and (plaint types of character, with just a little bit of the good old villainy, which never succeeds in its nefarious aims. He has made close on 1000 appearances in “ Away In Athlone,” to which he brings forceful acting, a sure comedy touch, and a pleasing baritone voice that serves to introduce some tuneful ballads and a couple of I Too re’s classic melodies to the ncoomapnimont of the little Irish hand-liarp. His company, headed by Frances Kaylier, includes a number of clever artists, among whom Helen Fergus, Donald Riley, Owen Do rise, 'Maurice Lynch, Alice Dunn, Tom. Buckley, Lester C'nrey, C’has. Keegan and Tlernard l’eohy give a good account of themselves. Prices os, 4s and 2s, plus tax. EVERYBODYS PICTURES. “ JOE ’’—THURSDAY. Lovers of good Australian stories will he well catered for at the Princess Theatre on Thursday when Beaumont Smith’s great Australian classic “.Toe” will he presented. Under the title of “Joe,” Beaumont Smith, the Australian producer, has recently released his latest picture. The leading character, who is impersonated by Arthur Taucliert, is a station hand, who marries his employer’s daughter; and, later, becomes entangled in the affairs of certain city folk. Fun and drama have equal shares in the picture. “ Joe,” which is based on Henry Lawson’s book, “Joe Wilson and His-’Writes,” is one of the several films which Beau moot Smith has produced from wellknown Australian stories. While taking scenes for his new picture in the

Burragorang Valley, Beaumont Smith, tlie clever Australian film producer, received plenty of help from local residents. One of the biggest farms in the district was thrown open to him., and lie was able to use the homestead and paddocks as backgrounds. A typical bush buggy and its driver were also secured for several scenes, while a four-year-old boy proved a born actor. The natural scenery of the valley is magnificent. and. with the river falling in rapids and shaded by [lino irobs, is reminiscent of Canada. The new picture called “Joe” is not entirely a

bush production, however. The company returns to Sydney, where the film was completed. Several incidents were filmed at The Ambassador, the wonderful Sydney cabaret. Among the players are Arthur Tauclicrt, Connie Graham. Fernando Butler. Dimstan Webb, Cordon CoMingridge and .Marie Lorraine. Usual prices will lie charged (o-nigfit.

On Friday the great educational picture “ Wonderful London,” will he presented at a special matinee at 3

p.tn. to suit all the school children and also at S p.m. It was 0. Henry who said that each individual city had a soul. And who is to say that ho wasn’t right? Careful observers have claimed to plumb the depths of a great city’s individuality, but never before in the history of the motion picture has there been an attempt on the screen to film the soul of a metropolis. A landmark in (ilmdom has been set up by

“ Wonderful London ” the first serious (and successful) attempt to show scenes around a great city wit lion t being merely a glorified scenic. Those who have seen it already, (laim that “ Wonderful London ” is far, far above the ordinary run of picture. It is not a succession of pretty or interesting shots. It is nil effort to convey the whole atmosphere, tho whole spirit of Iho capital of the greatest empire in the world. “ Wonderful London ” is a studv, not a scenic.