AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 23 April 1927, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBGDYS’ PICTURES

DOUBLE STAR DISPLAY TO-NIGHT limit 111•<>11 situations which attain the blood-heat of emotional drama »t an early stage. and retain that temperature right uj> to the end. " Time, the Comedian,” a Aleti'o-Gohlwyn-.Mayer picture, to he..screened tit the I’rineems Theatre to-night is an engrossing and satirical film upon Life, and the restlessness that has characterised women since the early years ol tills century. It tells of the canker of unrest, in the heart of a young wife, and how it eventually festers and causes the victim to .seek relict with her husband's worldly triend. It shows mortals as the chessmen on the boat'd of Life, with Time as a grim comedian guiding every move. Ihe futility ol struggling against lime and Fate is presented through the medium of a colourful, dramatic panorama of events set through the first quarter of this century. Lew Cody as the suave man of the world, is seen at his dramatic height. Ilis portrayal of this part is given with the polished ease ol the finished actor. Mae Huseli is playing her greatest role in the production, and as a result she may claim rank among the greatest emotional actresses of the screen. film is supported by Gertrude Olmsted and Creighton Hale.

The inevitable hardships of pioneering in new country and the innumerable dilUeulties in the way of settlers till the background of ' The Prairie Wife." a Aletro-Goldw yn-Alayer picture, directed by Hugo Uallin. Irom Arthur fit ringer’s novel of the same title. How a pampered society girl adapted herself to the rigid conditions of life in the uncivilized waste of a continent, and how she faced unknown terrors and a tragic misunderstanding that threatened her martini happiness is the basis of this absorbingly interesting story. 'lnterwoven with this main thread are last hinting details ot pouoering life, exciting adventures experienced in regions far Iron) civilization. and a delightful romance in which four people find happiness. All these elements contribute to the limit success of this captivating film. Dorothy Devore and Herbert Rawlinson co-featured are the most prominent figures of the story. Tito former brings the force of her dainty beauty and winsome personality, and the latter his sincerity and proven brilliance into the portarvals of their roles. Alsu in the east is Gibson Gowlaml. l T sua! prices will be charged.