AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 25 November 1927, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS’ PICTURES

‘•TTIE WHOLE TOWN’S TALK I NO” TO-NIGHT. Each member of the cost of “ The W 1 1 oJ o 1 own’s I nlking,” which opens ■'it the Princess Theatre to-night is a. master in his own particular role. Edward Everett Horton has gained a wide reputation as being one of the most delightful comedians on the screen to-day. Ilis portrayals are whimsical with a touch of pathos always in Ids eyes. Virginia Lee Corbin has the enviable record of having played in pictures 13 of the 17 years ol her life. She has the best role of her career in this picture. Everybody knows Trixie Frignnza, the robust comedienne, who has toured the country lor years in vaudeville. She recently forsook the stage for the screen where she is duplicating her success. She has an important role in “ The V hole down’s Talking.” Otis Harlan is another well-known comedian. He played with Reginald Denny in " What Happened to Jones.” Hayden Stevenson. also in this picture, recalls the popular '■ Leather Pushers ” series, while -Margaret Quimby brings to the screen the experience she acquired on Iho stage in Now York. Dolores Del Bio, the girl who has stcppeil into the limelight within a year and became a Wampas star, has an excellent part. The story is from the successful stage play hv John Emerson and Anita Lons and was directed by Edward l.aommlo.

A big supporting series also will he shown this evening, including ” The Winking Tdol ” (serial) and a good comedy. PRINCESS THEATRE. KAAI’S HAWAIIAN TROUBADOURS. The music loving public of Hokitika have an exceptional treat in store during the visit of Kaai’s Hawaiian Troubadours. 'The sensational success scored by Ibis company in Wellington is still fresh in the public memory. To renders of South Sea stories will come vividly the atmosphere of those islands as the languid and soft-voiced songs and chants of these people unfold to the listener the charm of living amongst that unique race. Owing to forward hookings the season is limited to one night only, Thursday, December Ist. Hawaiian music lias a simplicity which is well nigh irresistible and has recently had a vogue ; or, more right’y, come into its own. There is also tke added charm of the Hawaiian voices and instruments, without which it cannot he said to he complete. The Hawaiian certainly possesses a wonderful gift of melodic expression and to-day their soft stirring music is played in almost every corner of the globe. Mr'Kaai and his Troubadours bring “ A Night in Honolulu” to New Zealand, opening amidst beautiful palm trees, tropical flowers, and moonlit shimmering Honolulu beach, the whole theatre will he transformed into n beautiful island setting of the Sunny South. Lovers of good entertainment should not miss this most unique theatrical novelty of the year. The box plan is now open at Miss Mclntosh's.