AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 January 1927, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES.

A SUPER. SPECIAL TO-NIGHT

To-night at the Princess Theatre patrons will witness the greatest picture which was produced during 1926. It is the Fox Special “Havoc,” the .screen version of the International stage success with a very powerful cast of players, including George O’Brien, Madge Bellamy, Leslie Fenton, Margaret Livingstone, Walter Mr. Grail, Kulnlic Jensen. “Havoc” is the most accurate motion picture of the War that has ever been produced, vital, absorbing, tense, awe-inspiring drama that will he a comparison for motion pictures for years to come. The story is not so much of the war ns it is of the effect the war had on the world ; the hysteria of all peoples affected liv the greatest conflict the world has ever seen. It shows London masking its sorrow and bitterness beneath an exterior of scintillating gaiety; a mad whirl of night life with conventions cast to the four winds. And it shows a woman who brought havoc to innumerable lives—a Twentieth Century combination of Salome, Cleopatra, Du Barry, Delilah, Semirnmis, Luc re tin. Borgia and the other celebrated sirens of history. Margaret Livingston, who, although she has won popular favor in previous pictures, undoubtedly leaps to the absolute forefront of portrayers of this typo of woman by her exceptional characterisation in the role of Violet Deering in “Havoc.” George O’Brien as as the handsome young army officer gives the finest characterisation of his career, .not excepting his depiction of the leading role in “The Iron Horse.” Walter McGrail, Leslie Fenton, Madge Bellamy, David Butler and the others of the cast also win new laurels in this splendid drama. Miss Williams’ Orchestra will play the incidental music for this great production and usual prices will bo charged.

THE JAZRAMBA BAND. Mr F. Smith’s band returns to the Soldiers’ Hall to-night, to provide the music for a grand hall which is sure to attract a large attendance. The hand has been very successful all last week in the Grey district, playing at Grey mouth, Cob-den and Runanga. Speaking, of the qualities of the band, the Grey River Argus said:—Each member of this talented band acquitted himself excellently, specially Air IV. Bailey, the trumpet player of the combination. Mr Bailey is a master of bis instrument, and bis jazz playing, together with the use of mutes was very pleasing. Messrs Bennett and Tuipel were a pleasure to listen to on the saxophones. Mr R. J. Lcthnby, the drummer and xylophonist is also an expert on his instruments, and Messrs Goffntt (violinist), and Smith (pianist) had the lion’s share of the work throughout the evening. The doors will open at B.ld o’clock to-night, and dancing will begin at 8.4 d o’clock. Special attention lias been devoted to the floor, and the annexe will he available for overflow dancing. Cool drinks etc. will be procurable. The evening should be another distinct success, and pleasurable time for all who attend. Many new dance items will bo introduced.