AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 8 February 1928, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES. “RISKY BUSINESS ” TO-NIGHT Vera Reynolds playing Yern Reynolds, is making her second big suc'essl in the past, the plucky and vivacious little actress lias portrayed vliarcter roles, all-star featured and supporting roles in a way that earned her stardom, and put her heart and soul into their portrayal. In her second starring vehicle for Cecil li. Do Millo, “ Risky Business,” which conies to the Princess Theatre to-night. .Miss Reynolds proves that she deserves stellar honours. For the second time in her career she is playing herself—the first, was in "Sunny Up.”—and " Risky Business ’’ affords her an even hotter, more closely-lifted vehicle. In this picture. .Miss Reynolds portrays a sweet, hut pampered rich girl. Cecily, who becomes engaged to n struggling young country doctor. Ifer mother, who in reality faces financial ruin ns a result of a game siniglc to "keep lip appearances” and marry her daughter to a weakiiN suitor, plots to break up

the match. The comedy, tense drama, and pathos that follow contrasting Hashes combine to make solid, unadulterated entertainment. Za-.ii Pitts and Ethel Clayton arc featured. Kenneth Thomson. a well known .-dago-player, makes his film debut as leading man opposite .wiss Reynolds.