AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 March 1926, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBQDYS PICTURES. ON I liH HANKS OK THE WABASH WEDNESDAY. On Wednesday next a II as tor picture starring .Mary Carr, .Madge Evans and a very strong east in “On the Hank' ol 1 Ik* Wabash" will he shown. Here is a picture ol’ truly universal appeal. It lias all t l:f qauillt, dclic-ilt-iul aunoxphere of u sleepy village, a id,ice where the tired city dweller likes io rest away from the grind and turmoil of a town, and where the older generation recreates the scenes of child mod days, with the old stream, the straw hat or sun bonnet, the dog, hare feet and a fishing polo. Kid days, that’s what “ On the Hanks of Ihe Wabash ” recalls and that is why it oilers such a strong appeal to young and old alike. It is as refreshing as a vacation, as invigorating as a strong tonic and has a hundred per cent, entertainment. The storm. Hood and explosion scenes give the action ami punch, io the production. They were Hinted with great care and attention to detail, and no expense was spared to make them realistic. Every player] was forced to work in water and rain during a great and driving storm. The Hood reached the second storeyj windows of an especially constructed] village. The water was so deep that a river boat purchased for the production] and blown up at the climax had no difficulty in sailing down the main street rescuing men, women and children, who were frantically clinging to beds, tables, chairs and other furniture that floated out of the houses. Mere and there a horse or cow might '■r -eon swimming to shore, while i hiokons and small household pets fiMind dry spots on (Iqaling debris, li i- a scene that will long be remembered for tin' dramatic effect produced and the realism of action. Contrasted with these scenes ol village life and tragedy there are the ultra modern sequences of life in a large city with gorgeous settings, gay hie and inmusic ami dancing. Hen l the women have ample opportunities to wear gowns that offer strong appeal to the fair sex. On Thursday the great Australian story "The .Mystery of a Hansom Cal)," starring Arthur Shirley will be presented and on Friday next Nornta Talmadgc in “ The l.ady.”