AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 29 June 1927, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS’ PICTURES • THE SILVER. TREASURE” —TO-NIGHT. Tor colourful drama, high-powerei) action, and beautiful scenic effects. I lie Silver Treasure,” width opens to-nignt at the Princess Theatre is said to he one of the finest pictures that have reached the screen this season. And why .shouldn’t'it be? It was made from the novel, “ Noslromo,” hy that master of fiction, Joseph Conrad, and directed by Rowland V. J.ce. George O’lirien is seen in the leading role of “ The Silver Treasure ” and as the spirited, romantic, twolisted Xostromo-. chief of the cargo(lores, he has a role that could not have 1 suited him hotter had the celebrated Conrad written it for him. " The Silver 'I reinsure ” is a story of South America and the cpiest of a valuable shipment of ore by a hand of

criminals led by the crafty, suave Sotillo. It is i'ogend that whosever touches this silver becomes tainted with greed and iivarice. Xostromo and his cargndorcs are men wlio will sing or tight, Iml the men will follow their leader to the limit. The manner in which Xostromo and his men save the silver treasure from the wil.v villains takes the audience through a series of as thrilling episodes as have ever been filmed and gives George O’Brien a wonderful chance to display his athletic prowess. A charming Vove story runs through the virile plot, reaching a climax when Xostromo, after rescuing the treasure, becomes tainted hy it and seized with the desire to steal it. Giselle, the girl to whom lie tells his plan, explaining that he wislejs t,i keep the wealth for her. saves Xostromo from himself. O’Brien nerforms some daring stunts during the picture, besides giving a dramatic performance of his usual high standard. Joan Renee, as the girl, also is said lo do •'imc commendable histrionic work.

On Thursday the big special mystery picture that everyone is waiting for, " The Bat.” will ho shown. Special* prices will he charged.