AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 14 January 1927, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURE®.

WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES

TO-NJGHT

Hairpins, combs, buttons and other objects on the floor will be mute witnesses alter the performance at the Princess Theatre to-night of the laugh tornadoes sweeping over the audience upon viewing " What Happened to .Jones,” the latest Universal-,Jewel ribtickler. The hero, Tom Jones, is portrayed Irv the one and only Reginald Denny. With every succeeding picture Ibis star emerges with a stronger hold on movie lans and in this one he has not failed his admirers. Denny becomes involved in a poker raid on the eve of liis marriage to Marian Nixon and in an effort to escape he finds himself in the steam room of a woman’s Turkish Hath. In order to get out of this predicament, be steals the clothes of a woman patron and is compelled to masquerade in feminine attire until be roaches the borne of bis friend and fellow culprit, played by Otis Harlan. It would not be fair to divulge tillo plot of “ What Happened to Jones.” as most of tbe hilarity is caused by the unexpectedness of the complicating situations. Suliieo it to say that the picture is crammed full with laughs and chuckles. Denny has a line cast as his accompanying players. Credit is due Otis Harlan for his rhareaterization of the sporty friend who involves the hero in all sorts of difficulties. Marian Nixon plays the part of Denny’s sweetheart with all the charm and wiusomenexs that distinguished her previous appearances in support of the star. Mr H. M. Coulson has kindly consented to act as judge to-nigTit for flic 11 Samson of the Circus ” I! icy el e Competition, and will present the winner at to-night’s display during the screening. Prices for to-night are: Dross Circle ‘2s. Downstairs Is fid. children as usual.