AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 29 June 1926, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES. nor RLE STAR—WEDNESDAY. One of flie most imposing easts to be gathered together in one photoplay will be seen here when “ Flames of Desire,” tJie William Fox screen version of Oufda’s celebrated novel “ Strathmore ” is shown at the Princess Theatre on Wednesday. Topping the cast is beautiful Diana Miller, most promising screen vampire to he developed in a number of years. She has the role of Marion Vavasour, heartless vampire, for whom men commit all sorts of crimes, even to self-destruc-tion. Miss Miller’s interpretation of this courtesan is said to be without a flaw and one that will stand out in the memory of motion picture fans. Playing opposite Miss Miller in the role of nDiliel Strathmore, the American diplomat, who falls under the spell of Marion, is Wyndhnm Standing, popular leading man in many a screen story. His work in “Flames of Desire ” is also said to be of high calibre mid more than one critic'has hailed his acting in tlie heavy emotional scenes called for by the script as his best work in soem time. Others who have important roles and act them in the same high standard as the principals are Richard Thorpe, Frank Leigh. George K. Arthur, Jackie Saunders, Frances Beaumont, Hayford Hobbs, Charles Clary and Eugenia Gilbert. The second big feature in to-morrow’ log display includes Tom Mix in hiss greatest Western drama, “Single Shot Parker,” produced by William N. Selig. and pronounced by him to lie the greatest Tom Mix picture ever produced. In supporting of Mix are seen some of the most accomplished actors in the silent drama, including Frank Champeau. who has been seen opposite Douglas Fairbanks in his biggest successes: George Fawcett, one of the prnminen chaarefer men of Cecil do Mille’s productions; Bessie Eyton. a star in her own right and this season starring in the Pacific Coast company of Oliver Morosco’s “Civilian Clothes,” one of Broadway’s biggest hits. “ Singles Shot Parker ” gives a thrill in every reel and presents some of the most daring stunts ever enacted before the camera. Tom Mix is at his best in this production. On Thursday next the long-expected New Zealand production made in the North Island of “ Hewi’s Last Stand.” a story of the 1 ' Maori War, will be shown for one night only.