AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 30 March 1927, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS’ PICTURES TOM MIX VXD TOXY TO-NIGHT. T.mi 31 ix, according to report, lists packed an unusual number of thrills into his latest William Fox starring vehicle, “The Rainbow Trail,” which will he shown at the Princess Theatre to-night. “The Rainbow Trail” is even more thrilling than ‘‘Riders of the Purple Sago,” to which it is the sequel Both stories are by Zane Grey, and therefore both breath the spirit of the West. In the beautiful, rugged, snow-capped mountains of the Northwest, Mix and Tony his wonder horse, ride through perilous adventures. While making the picture. 31 ix performed deeds of new daring. The story is full of swift situations. The winsome Anno Cornwall shows marked dramatic ability in her portrayal of the leading role opposite Mr Mix. Several hilariously funny episodes are contributed by .Mark Hamilton and Lucien Littlefield, a picturesque pair of western comedians. Bancroft, the principal villain; Diana 31 ill or. a lesser villain; Steve Clemente. Vivian Oakland, Tom Delmar, Fred De Silva. Carol Halloway and Doc Roberts. 1 1 he Rainbow' Trail” is an engrossing story of a man’s hunt for the girl of his dreams. The trail leads him to Surprise Valley, where his uncle. Jim Lassiter, a woman and the girl have !>ccn held prisoner for years. An outlaw hand tries to thwart his efforts to rescue them, but after overcoming apparently insurmountable obstacles and fighting a desperate battle, he succeeds. A Topical and Comedy will also lie shown to-night. On Thursday the big 12-reel screen drama- “Stella Dallas” the world's greatest emotional drama, whose private screening caused a sensation at. the Prince Edward Theatre, Sydney, will he shown.