AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 27 January 1928, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES.

THE TEMTRESS” TO-NIGHT,

A desperate battle with whips, it "hifl) two men, stripped to the waist slashed at each other with their rawhide weapons, is one oi the sensationa spectacles perhaps the first time evei shown on the screen in the vivid .Metro-Goldwyn-Mnyer filmization of Ibanez’ I lie I emptress,” which comes tonight to the Princess Theatre. Cattlemen ol the South American plains battle with hull whips to settle their differences, and it is one of these odd battles that, is reproduced hv Antonio Moreno and Hoy D’Arcy in the new production. The men with their long "hips, stand in a circle of spectators and slash at each other until one drops. This is one of a number of thrills in the exotic romance of South America, in which Greta Garbo, the famous Swedish screen beauty, and Antonio .Moreno play lending roles. It was directed by Prod Xiblo, as his first production since “ Ben-Hur,” at the ..letro-Goldwyn-Maycr studios. A notable cast was assembled for the spectacle, including Lionel Barrymore. M are MaoDermott, Virginia Tirown Paire, Roy D'Arcy, and others of note. The building and wrecking of a huge dam in the Andes, sensational rifles over the South American plains in pursuit of the bandit, •' Manns Duros,” played by Roy D’Arcy, and other thrills embellish a gripping romance. The story was adapted from the original by Vicente fflasco Ibanez. If. was given a lavish presentation, with gorgeous cafe scenes, colourful South American revels and other spectacular details.

A Topical, Comedy, and ‘‘Fighting With Buffalo Bill” (serial) complete the display.