AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 17 September 1926, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES.

PEACOCK FEATHERS —TO-NIGHT.

Til!.-, (Friday) night there will by shown at the Princess Theatre Lhe Uni-versal-Jewel production, “ Poaonek Fuat hers,” in which Jacqueline Logan and Cullen Landis star. It is an admirably well directed picture, with every scene, every action, adding an important link to the chain of the story. It is a picture taut with suspense yet brimmed with a gentle indispensable humour. Jacqueline Logan makes a pretty and talented heroine, while Cullen Landis has the. role of her young husband. A large assemblage of talent, completes an unusual east which'does all that is expected of it. Those who have prominent roles arc Ceorge Fawcett. Ward Crane. Edwin J. Brady, Carolyn Irwin. Fmniett King, Prince Voueea Troubetzkoy, Aggie Herring and Dunbar Raymond. The story is from the novel by Temple Hailey and embodies all the delicious bits ami situations from the pen of that talented writer. Briefly the story is o! a young couple in love, both pool-, with the girl dreading poverty. The boy’s uncle dies leaving him a supposedly palatial Western ranch. The two marry and find that the ranch is a run down place not very desirable as a place to live. After many experiences they finally find happiness in their surroundings. The serial and a comedy will also be shown and Miss Williams’ orchestra will supply the music. " the WHITE SISTER.” MONDAY AND TUESDAY NEXT. The presentation of “ The White Sister ” at the Princess Theatre on Monday and Tuesday next will be [ire ceded by C’e Prologue which was such a success in Oreymouth and the Gre.ynioutb Opera House Orchestra wil play sue incidental music necessary for sue’ 1 a hi':' production. The prices are:- ( irclc, 2s Pd ; stalls. Is Pd ; children. Is. I lu' "(I ro.v Argus” writing of tic first night in Oreymouth says t'e Opera House was crowded to the doors last evening lor the screening of the Metro-Ooldwyn production, "The A Lite t-isicr," and every available '■cat wa>, taken, many people being unable (n gain admission. This charming and touching picture deeply impressed the audience with its beauty, it.-, , romance and its pat’-os. Tim delight- . lul prologue arranged by Mr Leu . MeOlashan considerably enhanced the beauty of the feature. Aliss Doreen . O’ffiilloran giving a touching rendition , of “ When Children Arc Asleep.” A ! to the picture itself, which is founded on .Marion Crawford’s novel of Hie ■same name, nothing more beautiful ha; been brought to the screen, and Lillian Dish'-- work in the title role is a revc lotion. The settings Of lhe picture arc of exceptional beauty, and the Italian street scenes arc most effectively portrayed. The eruption of Vesuvius is especially well den-', and the flight of t ],, e people from the slopes, of the volcano form:; a striking feature of the iu’oduci : n:i. The story deals with the life of Donna Angola, who, on hearing of the death of her sohliei lover fplayed by air Donald Column), enters the Church :>•; a nun. A PROLOGUE. A feature of last night's performance was the delightful-.prologue presented by Miss Doreen O’Hallornn. assisted by Phyllis Rostienux. Doreen Donovan and .Timmy Behan. The former portrayed the part of “Tim White Sister” as played by Afiss Lillian Gish. Tt was a most effective introduction to the film and met with spontaneous appreciation from the audience. The dressing was in nerfect barmonv and the lighting embellishments all that could bo desired. This pretty prologue was produced by Mr Lett Alr-Glaslia.it and reflects great cre<|it on hint for tlio excellent manner in which it was presented.