AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 16 December 1927, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVER YBODYS 1 PICTURES ‘HOLD THAT LION TO-NIGHT A lion whose salary compares favouralily with that of many hank presidents shares screen honours with Douglas .Mael.ean in the comedian’s latest Paramount mirthquake, “ Hold That Lion,” to be seen at the Princess Theatre to-night. Since his film debut. Nunia.” tho lion, has earned more than forty thousand dollars for Charles (hay, bis owner and trainer. “Xuma” has appeared in dozens of photoplays, and his trainer insists that the animal understands the difference between rehearsals and the times when the cameras are actually clicking, always saving bis best performance for the film. In “ Hold That Lion” the animal (based .Mael.ean through miles of jungle ns well as through the intricacies of a native African village with very little coaching on the part of his owner. ” Xunia’s ” big moment came when begot entangled in a huge net. He presented a perfect imitation of a lion ' gone raving mad, but promptly cpiieted down at a word from bis trainer. In addition to Mael.ean. Walter fliers, Constance Howard, Wade Botcler, Cyril Chadwick, and George Pence were also called upon to meet the lion professionally. Director 'William Tienudinc expressed the concensus of opinion when be bid the lion good-bye. “Wr have enjoyed your society, said lieaudine as be grasped the animal’s outstretched paw, ” but we would bate ta meet you on a dark night.” “Niniia” roared bis appreciation. A big supporting series will also be shown on Friday, including the second chapter of the very sensational serial, 11 Fighting with Buffalo Ilill.” and a scream of a comedy.