AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 17 June 1926, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

hverybodys pictures. “ LEX]) .ATE YOU]? HUSBAND.” —TO-NIGHT. . A movie truism lias been shattered, and shattered effectively by David Powell in the latest -Master Picture, “Lend Me Your Husband,” to be screened at the Princess Theatre to"ight. Motion picture producers and directors for years have maintained that once an actor or actress has been established with the public as a certain type that actor or actress must continue to portray that type only, to remain in the public favour. This old adage was dispelled beautifully by David Powell when we watched his work in “Lend Me Your Husband.” AYc have always been accustomed to seeing the eminent Powell in a heroic role. Pictures without number have we seen .Air Powell appear in, pictures in which lie was the self-olfaring hero who conquered his foe in the end. But now our hat is off—we are joyousPowell has turned the tables, for in " Lend Me Your Husband,” we find him the arch villain—a profligate—a miner of womanly reputations! AYo bad almost been led to believe that Powell was infallible in his screen morals, hut now, we are overjoyed to think that both producer and director have seen iit to give tins likeable screen personality a real part that shows him in an entirely different light. AA’e like Powell’s work in this production for lie carries his part naturally. He .seems to belong there. Thus, once, and for all, lias a 'motion picture casting tradition been discarded and for that we must give credit not only to this splendid actor but to the producer and director as well.

“Lend Me Your Husband” is a society drama that is away It'oui the beaten path and develops its story logically, convincingly and with intelligence. It’s worth going to sec. A Patlie Gazette. “ Hints on Horsemanship,” and “ AVhy Mice Leave Home ” will complete a fine display.