AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 25 March 1927, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS’ PICTURES “THE I'[[AXIOM BULLET.”— TO-NIGHT. An unqualified treat is in store for patrons of Princess Theatre to-night when “The Phantom Bullet,” a Universal Jewel will be shown to-night. This is a story of the great West. Its men and women live as lived the real men and women of that wonderful country. Director Clifford Smith has given us uo theatrical group of humans but “regular folks” the kind we till know. “The Phantom Bullet” concerns the search of Tom Farlane for the slayer of his father. To allay suspicion he adopts the disguise of a city fop. In this disguise lie is successful in deceiving the villain and his men but unfortunately Jane Terrill the girl on whom lie has set his heart is deceived as to his true character. 11 is experiences in trying to outwit the villains and at the same time endeavour to justify himself with his beloved Jane make the perleel screen story admirably suited to the talents one of the best casts .ever se-

lected for an outdoor production, the famous Hoot Gifison. “ace” ol 'Western stars, is the likfible Tom farlane. As a hard-riding scrapping buckaron he makes a. great hero and in his sell-ap-pointed masquerade lie uncovers > hitherto unsuspected line ol comedy that will plant him solidly in the aifections of overy fan in the country. The fair haired blue eyed Eileen Percy is the captivating Jane. She portrays her different role with a finesse and vivacity that makes her selection to play this part a most happy one. The villain is Allan Forrest and a most attractive one lie is. The rest of the cast include a list of screen favourites whose names would grace latiy production. They include Pat Harmon, Nelson McDowell. William 11. Turner, Holm T. Prince. Gilbert ‘Teewee” Holmes. Rosemary Cooper. Robert Milasli. and others. The picture was dressed by Clifford Smith and was adapted from “Click of the Triangle T”, hv Osdir Friend. Further chapters of serial.