AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 16 November 1927, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

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‘ ‘A L\ NTR A'P, -TO-XEGH?. One of tlio "realost of ilio “triangle” school of love stories is announced for showing at the Princess Theatre to-night. It is Paramount's pint iirisation of Sinclair Lewis’ latest novel, •'.Mantrap. J Ralph I’rescott, a New York lawyer, bachelor and woman-hater; ones to the North Woods to get away from flapitcrs", gold-diggers and—women. .After lighting with his camping companion, he journeys to Mantrap Landing. where he meets Joe blaster's bride, Alverna. Joe. a rough hat kwoodsman, uncouth and uneducated, is, uith it all —a real man. His wile, a former manicurist, has married Joe only because she was tired ol supporting herself. The young lawyer admires Master, hut is mysteriously attracted to Alverna. Although he doesn’t know it, the girl llirts with every man she meets. He is just her latest flame. Things get to such a point, th.it. in order to keep his friendship for Joe and respect lor himself, Ralph sets out toward civilisation. A mile down the river. Alverna shouts and asks to go along to New York. What can he do? Hoes Master follow? These and many more things will lie disclosed when ‘'Mantraps,” has its first performance. Suffice it to say Hint a giant forest lire contributes to the story's action. Clara How, Ernest Torrence and Percy Marmont are featured. Victor Fleming directed. The usual good supporting programme will also he shown, ineluding a Topical, Scenic and comedy.