AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 February 1927, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

everybodys* pictures

FRKD THOATSOX ANT) SILVER KIX G—TO-X 1(J HT. "When the tumult and the shouting dies and the captains and kings make hasty exits, to paraphrase Air Kipling, there still stands one western star who " tops them all ” ; or rather two western stars. They are Fred Thomson and Silver King. And their current engagement at the Princess Theatre to-night will prove conclusively that they arc two of the most popular luminaries on the silver sheet. “ That Devil Quemado,’ a part played with finesse, dash and distinction by the indomitable Fred, is one. of the best pictures he as ever had. Directional credit goes to Del Andrews for his excellent work, and toe the roallv gripping story Marvin AVilhite takes the applause. Forgetting Gloria Hope’s performance in the role of Joanna Thatcher would he impossible, because such a delightful actress is she that she makes it unforgettable. For a wellrounded production, with everything of entertainment value from laughs to tears, this proves a fine picture. You’ve never seen more action—more drama—. more romance—more adventure in any picture! Here is a story that is absolutely different, filled to the hilt with everything that, means entertainment! A ou’ro going to thrill as you’ve never thrilled before! The horseman of the kills—the Buccaneer of Hearts—Kidnapper of beautiful women—a Romeo, Lothario and Lochinvar combined—sweeping down from the mountains on his white charger—under balconies—seizing damsels and swirling them to the front of his saddle, and away! A comedy and gazette will also he shown. On Friday Laura La Plante will he seen in ‘'The Beautiful Cheat.”