AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 22 June 1927, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS’ PICTURES “ FOOLS HIGHWAY •’ TO-XIGHT. I'luni tlir pages of one of America's most famous novels will stop wliat is hailed as a classic of the screen, when "Fools Highway.” Universal’s first great staring vehicle of Mar. Pliilhin since “ Alorry-Go-Romid.” opens at the Princess Theatre to-night. It is the adaptation of “Mv .Mamie Pose, - ' Owen Kildare’s famous story of the old flowery. actually the author's own life. Played hy a great cast of notable players in a spectacular setting that reproduces in every detail the famous old street, the new picture is held one of the masterpieces of the year for its faithful portayal of life and gripping drama interest. Mary Pliilhin plays the role of the wistful little clothcsmonder humanly, with rare charm. She loved Mike Kildare, bully and gangster. He finds, through his I'ove for her, a way to regeneration. Pat O’Malley, famous as the reporter in Go and Get It,'’ is Kildare to the very life. C harley Murray plays the lovable hut self-willed old father; Kate Price the friendly old Irishwoman ol the story. .Max Davidson, ns the old tailor, Levi, and William Collier, Jr... as his dreamy, artistic nephew are a remarkable pair. Edwin .7. Brady. in the character rol'e of Jackie T)oole, the stool-pigeon, has a good role. A dominating figure is Lincoln Plumer, and other noted players add to the list. The complete reproduction of the old street, its chugging steam elevated, its buggies and tandem bicycles, and the interiors, historically correct of “Suicide Mall,” Steve Bmdie’s, ami other snots that are now tradition, are intensely interesting backgrounds foilin' gripping play. The usual good supports will also ho shown to-night. On Thursday a Master Picture, starring Fay Compton and Jack Buchanan, in ••The Happy Finding.”