AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 23 March 1928, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES. VACDEVILLE AND .PICTURES -TO-NIGIIT. Tin's evening there will be a. proprogramme of. vaudeville and pictures. The picture is “Tell It to the Marinos” featuring Eon Chaney. Further chapters of the serial will also be shown. 1 0 many people in the world to-day the greatest mystery is not concerned witli wireless, the Chinese situation, or the correct lateral sway for the “Black-bottom.” It is tin’s—what is Eon Chaney’s real lace like? Numerous pictures in which this famous star has appeared have left audiences at once bewildered at the fantastic illusions he lias created, and also curions as to what his real appearance is. I heir curiosity i, satisfied by “It'll It to the Marines,” Chancy's thrilling new picture. This production is an immensely interesting drama of life in the Marino Corps. On shore 1 in barracks, afloat, in lonely fropical regions, and in wild Oriental countries, it depicts with amazing vividness the spectacular interest in the varied life of a. Marine. As a grizzled marine sergeant. Eon Chaney appears entirely without the grotesque make-up that has made him famous. Its absence makes not the least difference. A characterisation of great strength and dramatic power shows him to he an actor of really outstanding merit. Though his role makes him anpoar a harsh, unbending officer, he invests his portrayal with a certain whimsical understanding of the follies of his young charges, that leaves one with the happiest memories. The vaudeville part will lie taken Hy Chun Yuen Tni, the novel Chinese conjuror in a startling turn comprising modernised Chinese magic. Tie introduces Home original rice-paper fearing feats, the Canton golden rings trick, the gambler’s dice paradox, and the bewitched candles of Buddha amongst many other novelties in the legerdemain world. The patter which accompanies the trick, is very novel, and quaint indeed, delivered as it is in perfect English from the Chinese artist. 1 Prices will be: —Dress Circle 2s, downstairs Is 6d. Children as usual ‘