AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 19 September 1927, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS’ PICTURES

“THE VOLGA BOATMAN” —TO-NIGHT.

The great screen classic “The Volga Boatman” will be screened at tho Princess Theatre to-night. It is unnecessary to sing the praises of Cecil B. I)o Afjlle. Suffice to say that tho master mind that fashioned “ The Ten Commandments ” has moulded an even greater triumph than that colossal uchievoi.’cnt. Do Mille, immediately on completing “Tho Ten Commandments,” promised that lie had in mind an eclipsing vehicle that, unlike “ The Ten Commandments,” would tell a. story of to-day—tell it in a way that modern humanity would see itself through the eyes of one whose life has been one long study of human temperament—human love—intrigue. And now “The Volga Boatman” comes to redeem that promise, and Hokitika is to realise just how magnificently De .Mille has lived up to his word. As we look back over the years, some happening in our lives—some achievement of a genius—remains green in tho memory. And now and again there comes an epic of heroism, a play, or a picture that remains only as long as it takes for some still greater deed, some still nobler achievement, to supplant it. Such an epic, is “ Tho Volga Boatman.” Its theme was suggested by the stirring song of the same name, which was sung by modern serfs as a, balm to sooth the biting harness of the river hulks whose propulsion relied on tho physical efforts of these human oxen—to lessen the sting of the lash wielded hv those whose station in life provided the authority. So big and so unforgettable is the production, that world critics have averred that it will remain green in tho memory of every civilized soul who sees it, as a grand and noble effort that the genius of Do Mille and modern screencraft rendered possible. It is unforgettable because it tells of the biggest things in life—a great and overwhelming love, the hectic deeds of heroism performed by a humble serf, who nursed a clean and wholesome love for a princess.

Special prices will' be charged tonight. viz.. Circle 2s, Stalls Is Gd. Children under 12 as usual. Patrons are advised to come early to-night.