AMUSEMENTS.
EVERYBODYS PICTURES. MARIK CORELLI’S “THELMA” -TO-NIGHT. Mario Corelli’s famous novel “ Thelma ” has come to life on the screen with Jane Novak in the title role—a character that has endeared itself to millions of readers the world over. It will be shown at the Princess theatre to-night. Miss Novak has heretolore been identified almost exclusively with out-of-door stories, in which she has worn plain, rough garments, but in her new vehicle she wears clothes and gems that cost a fortune, and in which she appears to advantage in many big scenes. Millions have read and re-read the novel—Millions have taken Thelma to their hearts—now comes a great photoplay—stupendous in scenic trappings—stupendous in costuming—stupendous in story interest—with a brilliant and beautiful young star in the greatest role of her career. A fashion display of dazzling lavisliness—a scenic background of staggering beauty and magnitude—a plot of gripping power—a romance of white hot passion—in which Jane Novak, with her abundant talents in full flower, achieves the most spectacular and gratifying triumph of he career!
A lip top supporting series will also be shown, including the latest in topicals “ The Collegians,” and a two-reel comedy.
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Hokitika Guardian, 20 February 1928, Page 1
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191AMUSEMENTS. Hokitika Guardian, 20 February 1928, Page 1
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