AMUSEMENTS.
EVERYBODYS* PICTURES "THE BAT”—TU-XIG I IT. The more surprises and thrills there aro in a fast-moving mystery melodrama. the fewer details it* impresarios can venture to give the public that 'has not yet seen the picture. However, the startling Boland West version of that famous stage thriller, "I ho Bat.” which will he shown tonight at the Princess Theatre. has new twists in its plot that not even those who have witnessed the stage play will he able to solve until the director chooses; while those who
have never even seen the dramatic production are destined to get the treat of their lives when they see
this startling screen presentation. •‘'Pile Bat” is frankly a mystery melodrama. and Iraukly. :l mystifies. And for gasp-provoking a: lion, spine-
tingling suspense, dean cotncdv and tender love scenes, it is in a class by
provide almost welcome relief from some of the tense "shuddery” passages. Boland West, genius of mystery melodrama, lias taken the 1 anions stage success and made it into what critics pronounce the year's biggest "surprise picture. Audiences aro kept on the edge of their seats Irom the opening scenes to the startling ii.ui.qh. when the mask is torn from "'The Bat,” and he is disclosed as one of the least suspected characters. The weird settings and unsurpassed photography in "The Bat" make it one of the artistic as well a* outstanding dramatic triumphs of the last ten years. The all-star cast /lias eminent players such as .Icwel Carmen, Tullio C'arnunati. Louise Fazenda. Emily Eitzroy, Jack Bickford. Robert AlcKim. Eddie Orib;,on Andre do Beranger. Lee Sliumway. Charles Herziugcr. and Snjiii, f.uiinus portrayer of Oriental types. Audiences are requested not to reveal the big secret: of the plot to l heir friends who have not yet. seen the pinv. Special prices will he ch-ir.'od for this big special to-iiiglu. viz _7 Circle 2s. Stalls Is Cd, children
under 12 as usual. A comedy and topical will also be shown to-night. On Friday a new Western hero bred Humes will be seen in his first picture ” Ihe Acl low Back.
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Hokitika Guardian, 30 June 1927, Page 1
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