AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 October 1927, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS’ PICTURES •• BROKEN LAWS” KR I DAY. The "rowing disregard for the taws of the land and the effort of this upon children inspired Mrs Wallace -Reid in her greatest production ” Broken Laws,” which conies to the Princess Theatre on Friday night. “ Broken Laws ” deals with mother-love and the necessity for law observance on the part of citizens. It is not a preachment, however, hut a virile, throbbing drama of to-day which will interest anyone. It points the way to better citizenship .and clearly outlines the necessity of teaching children the obedience and to have respect for the constituted laws of the land. Recently in the Philadelphia juvenile Court fourteen hoy bandits appeared before Judge Gorman in a single day. The oldest of the fourteen was hut twelve. The court declared that it was “ dreadful ” and “ incredible ” that such conditions should exist. • Investigation into .such incidents,” Mrs Reid declares. •' will reveal a lack of respect lor the law on the part of the children's parents. In ■ Broken Laws, we have attempted to show how serious the growing disregard for law is becoming. and how it vitally affects our children.” One of the finest casts in years interprets this Exceptional Master picture. Included are .Mrs Wallace Reid. Percy Marniont. Ramsey Wallace, Arthur Rankin, .Jacqueline Saunders. Viringia Lee Corbin, Pat .Moore, and Jane \Vray. There is interest for everyone in ” Broken Laws,” and yet no one can see it and not come awav

better citizen. Play-goers of Hokitika are looking forward eagerly to this latest and greatest of Mrs Wallace Reid’s productions. A good topical, two-reel comedy and further chapters of the ” Winking idol” (serial i also will he screened. On Saturday neSt Norma Shearer The Waning Sex.’