AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 13 July 1926, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

everybodys pictures. “EVER YA [A N’ S W 1 EE’'—WE ON E - DA.Y. A notable cast will he seen in the William Fox production “Everyman’s Wife,” which opens on Wednesday ut the Princess Theatre. Rarely has any group of players who so well fitted their respective parts been assembled in cue picture. Herbert RawHnson as j dim Randolph, the young husband, is the loading man, with Elaine Hammorstcin cast as his wife. This is the first time these stars have played opposite each other but their work in “Everyman’s A\ ito” is of such marked excellence that it would not be surprising to see them cast together in future pictures. Dorothy Phillips, long a reigning star of the films until her retirement two years ago, returns to the screen in this picture and at once re-esfnb]isties herself in her former prestige. She is the .designing Mrsllrnbin ol the story and the part gives her plentiful scope for her varied

talents. Then, rounding out this (piartet of famous .screen luminaries, comes Robert C'ain, whose svtperier as a polished, suave villian has yet f;> ho found. He gives a deft touch, a significance, 'to his characterisation of Mr Brabin that is one of the delights of the picture. Diana Miller is seen in a role much to Tier liking, the adventurous Emily Clark. Mr Rawlinson, ol course, is every inch the hero, with his stalwart figure his vigorous manner and his keen and finely-shaded interpretation of a role that is >at times a most difficult one. Miss Hammerstoin adds rare histrionic art to her personal charm and bounty, proving herself a heroine who gains tlio immediate sympathy of the audience. An excellent supporting cast further gives lustre to this special production, which is the fifth directed by Maurice Elvey since Mr Fox brought him over from "England a year ago on a long-time contract. Mr Elvey for many years was the foremost picture director in England, having been the director in chief of the Stoll Company, the largest producers of that country. A Fox news and a good comedy will also l:o shown.