AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 27 August 1927, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS’ PICTURES “THE BEAUTIFUL REBEL’’ ' TO-NIGHT. Beauty and charm and an intriguing romantic flavour are the rare attributes of “The Beautiful Rebel,” -Marion Davies’ new starring picture for .Melro-Goldwyn-.Mnycr which will be shown at the Princess Theatre to-night. It is a picturesque screenplay of coi'ourful adventure and romance. In it is depicted the altogether delightful love affair of a dashing rebel soldier and a capricious, utterly desirable maid. Miss Davies has often demonstrated to admiring niulif'nees her jn'iichant for comedy portrayal, with which she combines a nice appreciation of the dramatic qualities her productions possess. The broad canvas of her new picture allows her freely to indulge this artistic liking. Her role in “The Beautiful Rebel ” is that of a wealthy aristo- • crat’s daughter. Ai'ways costumed magnificently to set off her dazzling beauty, the quality of her artistry is even greater than her physical charm. The part she portrays is one that has a very definite appeal, and her adventures will provide excellent entertainment. Her leading man in this production is Harrison Ford, with whom site appeared in t lie recent MetroGoldwyn-. Mayer success, “ Zander the Great.” Players in support are of such sterling worth as Holbrook Biinn, George Siegmann, Tyrone Power and George Nash. “ The Beautiful Rebel ” has all the admirable qualities 01 “ Lights of Old Broadway ” and “ Zanuer the Great.” It has its full complement of laughs, thrills and genuine adventure, and ns an adaptation of Paul Leicester Ford’s novel, “Janie*. Meredith,” is one of the year’s most praiseworthy cinematic efforts. The supports include screen snapshots, scenic and comedy. A PAIR OF BRACES. A sensational burglary is committed in W. Gracmo-Holdcr’s remarkable mystery play. “A Pair of Braces,” which will be staged at the Princess Theatre on Tuesday evening next Sir Peter Brace has valuable bonds pledged with him as security for a loan, and is mysteriously visited by the elusive “Ace of, Diamonds,” a master criminal, who under cover of the darkness caused by the failure of the electric light, makes a clean “got awnv.” Around the loss of these bonds the plot of f *A Pair of Braces” revolves and the many ruses employed by Det.-Sgt. Clinton to bring the Ace to hook are educative in the extreme. Never was a more mystifying story written and enacted on the stage, and it is safe to say that patrons of the Princess Theatre will receive full value for their money. Everyone is advised to see “A Pair of Braces.”