AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 8 June 1926, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES. “SHU WOLVES,”—’WEDNESDAY Do clothes make a man? llow mucli does the metnmorophosis of a man from a country gentleman to a Tandy really affect his inner .self!' Should a man’s wife lore him more alter he has acquired the tinsel finish of good clothes even though he was a gentleman in the rough? The answer to these questions are given in “She Wolves,” the- absorbing William Fox film version of the stage play, “The opens on Wednesday at the Princess Theatre. The narrative centers around the gallant attempt of a devoted husband to transform himself into a polished gentleman—the type idealized by his wife as the perfect man. Wedded to a beautiful woman through the arrangement of his parents, Lucient ]>’Artois finds himself scorned by his wife because of his country roughness a.nd rustic manner. Deeply injured, the forlorn husband goes to Paris—where, with the aid of friends, lie eagerly seeks improvement in dress and carriage. The happiness of returning to his wife as the embodiment of her ideal is blasted when he learns that she has left Iris home. Crushed and heartbroken, Lucien throws himself in the whirl of Paris night life, distractedly searching for forgetfulness. There be is fleeced of his money by the human wolves—parasites of the gay white way, until at Inst ho finds himself in the bankrupt court. His wife’s awakening to the real worth of Lucien presents some of the most dramatic scenes ever incorporated in a motion picture. Alma Rubens portraps the haughty wife and .Tack Alulhall plays the role of Lucien. Harry Myers, noted screen comedian, is east in ofnc of the most humorous roles of bis career, and Bertram Or'nssby contributes an unusual character portrayal. Diana Miller, Judy King and Fred Walton are east in chief supporting roles. Maurice T.lvev directed the production. A good supporting programme will also bo presented including the latest topical and a good comedy.