AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 12 January 1928, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

fcVtKYBODYS PICTURES. “WINNERS OF THE WILDERNESS’ Tim McCoy, cattle rancher, frie and adopted brother of the Red i dians, soldier, expert horseman, adventurer, clubman, after-dinner speaker and—film-star, whose first appearance was in “Mar Paint,” is soon to be seen again in ■* Winners of the Wilderness,” which comes to the Princess Theatre on Friday. McCoy never had any idea, of being an actor, until lie was persuaded to star in the new MetroGold wy n-A La ye r adventure epics, and

lias always been inclined to ranching or things military. Ilis father was an army officer, and expected Tim to be one. Tim became an officer, hut lie remained a rancher at the same time, and spent his “ leaves ” on the Wyoming plains, where he lias large land holdings. With the free and easy manner of the Westerner, his smile and cordiality make one think of “ great open spaces,” and his polish' and innate refinement suggests travel and higher education. In ‘‘Winners of the Wilderness,” a story of the French and Indian War in the middle of the eighteenth century, McCoy proves lie is worthy of stardom since he most creditably covers a wider range of acting in this picture than the average star will traverse in several years. Joan Crawford is his leading woman, and the supporting cast contains a notable list of screen names, among them: Roy D’Arey, Louise Lorraine, Tom O’Brien, Frank Currier, Edward Connelly, and others. A good supporting programme will also ho presented, including, a scenic, a topical, and a comedy, and further chapters of the exciting serial ‘ ‘ Eightimr with Buffalo Bill.”

ROWAN’S CIRCUS. HERE ON MONDAY, JANUARY 16th That the public still love a circus was well proved by the big audience that crowded the big tent. Speaking of this show a Southland exchange writes, inter alia, a largo audience attended the opening performance of Rowan Bros. Circus last night, and at the conclusion of the performance left the tent thoroughly satisfied. The programme exceeded all expectations. The performance which was a clever one, is well worth while going the second time to see. On .Monday next. Rowan’s Circus will make its next appearance in Hokitika. One of the many clever acts will be the wonderful Kengferd Kodnma, ' ttie remarkable Japanese foot juggler and barrel spinner. Joey and Banana. ' the educated donkeys arc a show in themselves. Dorothy Scndro will he seen in a very clever and sensational

wire-walking act. Denver Nixon, the Australian cowboy, rope spinner, and lassoo expert, puts up a very clever exhibition of lassooing while the horse gallops across the arena. Radd.v, the performing dog will he seen in a novel act. The intelligence displayed by this dog is nothing short of wonderful. Inkus and Onkus. the Continental Clowns, and their dummy assistants leave no stone unturned to keep the audience in a merry mood throughout the Show. Travelling with the Circus there are some champion buck-jumpers, notably Wildfire. This wonderful buekjumper will he seen ill action with George Rowan, champion buck-jumper, on his back. George Rowan last August. won the Australian buck-jumping championship. Other first-class Australian riders are. Jack Lawe. Bill Gnrrity. As a diversion there will be a competition for local riders—boys, youths, and men. 'lhe lug tent which is water-proof will be brilliantly lighted and comfortably seated. With th< above talent it will be quite safo to predict a full house for Rowan Bros, next Monday.