AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 29 April 1927, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS’ PICTURES

BUSTIN’ THROUGH” AND V A U DK V f LLE—TO-NIG HT.

Two mysterious shots on two different occasions save the life of Dane Gordon, the young liero of " Dustin’ Through,” Blue Streak Western, starring Jack Hoxic, which comes to the Princess Theatre to-night. The first shot comes as Gordon is leading a sheriff’s posse into Slocum Valley in pursuit of a hand of outlaws who have been destroying the property of ranchers. The entrance to the valley is through a narrow pass which the outlaws hail mined. The signal for tho firing of the mine was to he one shot fired when Gordon and the posse arrived at the entrance. Just as the posse was about to enter the valley a shot rang out. The outlaw left behind to explode the dynamite, thinking it the signal, fires the charge. It is premature and the posse enters unharmed. The outlaws are captured, with the exception of their leader “Bat” Jackson. Gordon pursues him. Jackson waits in ambush for the oncoming Gordon. Gordon's life seems to be nearing its end. for the hidden Jackson has him covered and is just about to shoot when another mysterious shot rings out and “ Hat ” drops mortally wounded. Vbo fired these timely shots is cleverly concealed until just before the picture ends. In “Bustin’ Through” Jack Hoxie is again the wild rider of the plains, and in this he is ably seconded by Universal’s famous Bauch Riders. Bustin’ Through ” is a clean, thrilling picture play and Cliff Smith, who directed it. lias given it some beautiful scenic touches. The supporting cast is headed by kola Todd, one of Universal’s young leading women. Others in the east are William Welsh. Jero Austin. Georgle Grandee and Al Jennings. Further chapters of “ The Scarlet Streak” will also be included in tonight's display, also a topical and ;i comedy. BF.BE KFSSLOAA. THE GYPSY VIOLINIST—'TO-N TO. HT. It is not often that a picture programme includes such a talented artist as Miss Bcbe Kesslova. the Gipsy Violinist: vet this brilliant musician is engaged to appear at the Princess Theatre to-night for one night only. Of Miss Kesslova. the “Morning Post” (London) said : “A violinist, of uncommon distinction was hoard in Mdlle Behe Kesslova, who gave her first recital at Acolan IT nil yesterday. Her playing lias the true ring of the artist, of the born violinist as distinct from the violinist who is made. For her youth, her attainment is exceptional. for with a beautiful tone, cspeeiallv good in the highest position, she allies a well-developed technique and general style of much authority.” Robe Kesslova. as an artist of exceptional high ability, one seldom hears so fine a musical artist on the vaudeville stage. Tn a stage setting of a caravan, fire, tripod and pot, she plays 1 and her playing is the completion of a wonderful picture. It is impossible to i speak too highly of this clever lady and '■ her praises have often been sung in the British. Australian and African | press. Suffice if to say that her tnagni- i ficent technique and the beautiful pur- ] ity of her notes has stamped her as a 1 great musician. 1

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