AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 29 November 1927, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS’ PICTURES I.OX CH A X EY—\VEDXES DAV. Gruesome —and gripping! This describes I.on Chaney's latest—and perhaps Ins greatest— incursion into tho lit Id ni bizarre stories and fantastic make-up; ■ • The Road to .Mandalay,” Met 10-Giililwyn Mayor's exotic mystery drama ol the Orient, to lie shown at the I’rineess Theatre on Wednesday. The stilly is xtnriling -of almost unnelievahle dramalie power. Chaney carves a now niche for himself as the former sea captain who degenerated into the sinister ruler of the Singapore underworld—and from afar loved the daughter who never knew him as her father. The denouement of this strange relationship is handled in a way that classes Tod Browning, the

director, as one of the screen’s greatest directors. The story is mysterious and thrilling. It holds an audience breathless with the audacity of its plot ; with the remarkable characterisation of Chaney, the xinsister saliveness ol

Kamiyama Kojin as the tiger-like Oriental gangster, with padded paws that corneal daggers of steel; with the ((impelling performance of Owen .Moore as the derelict naval officer who achieves regeneration through his own sense of shame. Nothing of this is stilted; it is appallingly realistic, l.ois Moran plays the daughter with superb artistry and Henry !>. Walthall gives a wonderfully artistic performance as the priest. •• The Road to .Mandalay ” is one of the most stirring dramatic stories ever brought to the screen. Colourful settings depicting strange Oriental places—thrilling dramatic action—realistic character acting—and a love story that blossomed fragrantly in the swelter of Singapore- makes this picture of superb qualities. A good supporting series will also bo shown, including a '1 epical. Scenic and Comedy. Usual prices "ill he charged. Coflimg Friday next: Dorothy Maekaill and Jack Mulliall in “Just' Another lllonde.”