AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 11 February 1926, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYEODYS PICTURES. " JOE ”—TO-NIGHT. The great Australian classic “Joe,” taken from Henry Lawson’s book “Joe Wilson and His Mates,” and produced by lieauniont Smith will be shown at iiie Princess Theatre to-night. In choosing backgrounds for the bush ■scenes of bis new picture, “Joe,” lieauniont Smith, Australia’s great pioneer lihit producer, got right away from the grey plains and long, dusty roads that are generally used by Australian producers. He and his company chose tlic Hurra go rang Valley, which offers some of the finest scenery in Australia. On every side are mountain peaks, and the river twists and tumbles its way through the valley, shaded by trees. Those who visited 'Burragorang, which is on the proposed tourist route from. Wentworth Falls to Pieton, included Arthur Tauehert, Fernando Butler, Connie Lorraine, Dunstnn Webb, and Gordon Collingridgc. Among tho city scenes arc incidents which were filmed at the Ambassadors, the magnificent Sydney cabaret. This is a picture of contrasts. For whilst Mary mended and washed in the gloom of the old hush lint, Joe jazzed and feasted with Sydney’s brightest and gayest at the Ambassadors, Sydney’s monster, magnificent cabaret.

On Friday the long-looked-for picture of “ Wonderful London ” will he presented at a special matinee at 3 p.rn. to suit all the school children and also at 8 p.ni. This is the sentiment inspired by flic remarkable pictorial production, “ Wonderful London.” An amazing narrative, enthralling, compelling, fascinating, rich in traditional detail and wonderfully appealing. “Wonderful London” is alive with the very atmosphere of London and full of delightful moments. A fascinating story. Characters whose names are written largo on the pages of British history appear and tell their story. A thrilling narrative. There is conveyed in some cunning manner nil that multitude of little and great things that go to make London to the Briton everywhere, the most wonderful city in the world. “ Wonderful London ” is a remarkable inspiration that has thrilled the hearts of the British Hies and amazed the critics by its singular beauty, intense interest, and astounding conception.