AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 27 February 1928, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES. “ THE SCARLET LETTER ” TO-NIGHT. Motion-picture goers who thrilled to the infinite artistry of Lilian Gisli in “The White Sister” and who rightly regard her as the finest actress of modern tunes have yet to see her in her greatest role. Soon, however, they will be able to do so, for on The Scarlet Letter,” Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic story of Puritan days, which is coming to the Princess Theatre to-night, Miss Gish has the role of the immortal Hester Prynne—a role which still further establishes her greatness. Although written very many years ago “The Scarlet Letter” is still regarded as one of the greatest pieces of dramatic literature ever given to the world, and it has been read and re-read by men and women of every nationality. Dealing with an ago of narrow-minded. blind prejudice, it tells of a man and woman who loved with a mighty overpowering love and of the price they paid for it. Its wonderful theme and the plentitude of its dramatic situations make it an ideal screen subject. And it could have no better heroine than Lilian Gish. “ The Scarlet Letter ” tells a story that is as dramatic and inspiring to-day as when it was first written. Its heroine, Hester Prynne, was young and gay and in love with life. Tor these reasons the stern men and women of the Puritan colony in which she lived regarded her with disfavour and suspicion. And when a great new love entered into her life and fate whirled her into a tangled web of tragic happenings she faced the corn and bitterness of her neighbours with proud serenity because love is greater than intolerance. Frances Marion, greatest of all scenario writers, was responsible for the screen adaptation of Hawthorne’s masterpiece, and a distinguished supporting caste Includes Lars Hanson, “ the Swedish John Barrymore,” Karl Dane of “ The Dig Parade ” fame, and Henry D. AValtliafl. Special prices to-night, viz., circle 2s, stalls Is Cd. children Under 12 as usual.