AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 25 September 1926, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYCODYS PJGTURES. •• PROUD FLESH ” —TO-NIGHT. Critics arc unanimous in praise of Harrison Ford’s work in King Vidor’s new Metro-Goldwvu production. “Proud Flesh.” which comes to t.lio Princess Tliearre to-night. His role of the 'panisi! lion in this film version of I l ..* v ivm e Rising's novel is a masterpiece oi acting, based upon subtle lovemaking, philosophy and satire. He; compounds these ingredients skilfully and gives a fine study of a brilliant v. if, concealing the sword of satire beneath a cloak of lazy philosophy. He is crossed'in love by an Irish pluinbdr land then begins a strange and laughable duel. Tec two men. so utterly different in character, wage war in their own way. The Don is finally defeated by the sheer force of his opponent’s personality, when one of the most entertaining film stories ever recorded by camera has passed over the screen. Featured with Harrison Ford are idea nor Boardman and Pat O'.Malley. .Vliss Boardman enacts the part of Fernanda Morel, it temperamental girl wjio hits been reared in Spain. She is loved by a Spanish Don and an Irish plumber; but for his calling she has nothing but contempt. How he breaks down her prejudice ami out-maimeuvres !'’(• satiric Don is a. laughable story of tlic greiiLc.it interest. The picture lias been adapted from the “best seller” novel by Lawrence Rising. further chapters of the serial and a go;;:I comedy will he included in to'light’s display.

There is a good story told of an inveterate smoker, who, being .ordered by his doctor to limit himself (tempo, rurily) to one pipe a day, promptly invested in one of those huge German pipes with long stems and bowls holding about half an ounce. Well, it is to he hoped that he did not do himself any harm. If lie had lilleiL up with New Zeolaml-grown ’baccy he’d have been ail right. ’! bis excellent tobacco (unlike the imported brands) contains very little l nicotine, and consequently it. may he smoked for hours at a time without causing heart or nerve trouble. Its delicious flavour and delightful aroma are chiefly due to the tact thr.it the leaf is toasted, and toasting makes all the difference in the world. Tf you doubt it buy an ounce or two and try it ~:it for yourself. Depend upon it you’ll want “‘more,” like Oliver Twist. If is made in various .strengths, “lliverhead Gold” is mild, “Xnvy Cut” is medium, and so is “Cavendish,’ while “Cut Plug No. 10” is full flavoured.—Advt.

IH'TTHPCT.'OX Tf 1F PKOi’.I.FM. “ 'Hie world as a whole produces enough to ensure every individual against hunger, want and misery. ’ In a yard, the world produces enough to ensure every individual a decent and comfortable living. Unfortunately. our schema of distribution does not hilly accomplish this. and. perhaps through no fault of any particular class, there are grave inequalities which demand earnest thought, ami attention il civilisation is it;* progress. It is along these lircs that economists are making Hivir greatest 'strides. Host of the difhcidtjo:; which are experienced arise from either nations or individuals reaching for more, than that to which they are justly entitl'd. Civilisation Ims no', finis far solved the problem of wealth distribution any more than it has solved p'-e problem of government*.’’—Sh Henry Thornton, president of the Canadian National Hallways, ill a spettm delivered in Now York, and reported iiptlie " llailway Service .Journal.”