AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 29 April 1926, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES. “THE THUNDERING HERD/’ TO-NIGHT. “The Thundering Herd,’’ which opens at the Princess Theatre tonight, is bound to appeal to all levels of humanity. It will ho hailed with the keenest delight by the average movie-goer, because it contains some brand new thrills and bristles with exciting action. It will meet with the universal favor of the younger generations, bocmi.se it combines just the right proportion of drama and romance. And it is certain to attract the scholar and student because of its historical background. The picture is based on Lucicn Hubbard’s adaptation of Zano Grey’s famous novel, and is a story of the lawless west of 187076, when vast herds of buffalo roamed the plains and the Indian war cry was a thing of terror. Briefly,” it deals with the hardships of a caravan of I pioneers who abandon their farms in tho middle west and make a drive for the buffalo fields of Wyoming and Montana, at that time a wilderness iuhabitated by hostile Indians. More particularly, tho story concerns the romance of Tom Doan and Milly Fay re —a romance which exemplifies tho tmth Of that old ago “the course of true love, never did run smooth.” The exciting mdventures of the pioneers which culminate in a terrific battle with the Indians, and tho harrowing experiences of the young lovers "’lnch reach a smashing climax during a spectacular stampede'of two thousand maddened buffalo, provide a choice assortment of dynamic thrills lor audiences to enjoy. Acting honors fall to the lot of Jack Holt, Lois V* ilson, Noah Beery and Raymond Hatton, who effectively portray the loading roles. The entire production reflects groat credit on William K. Howard, who directed, the pucturo. The management have pleasure in announcing the first appearance in Hokitika to-night in conjunction witli the grand picture display of Ronnie . and Monty specinl vaudeville artists 1 direct from Fuller’s. Special prices "ill be charged, viz: Circle 2s; Stalls Is fid; children under 12 years of ago