AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 April 1928, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES. DOROTHY DISH IN •LONDON” TO-NKiliT. To-night- at the Princess Theatre. British National Pictures present their overseas special starring Dorothy Gish idi ‘-London.” All the sights 'that make London what it. is—l.iniehouse. .Mavl'air. the Thames, Trafalgar Square Piccadilly. To he quite frank “London” is iust a- “ Rags-to-B idles’’ story told in a delightfully now way. Yet when you come to analyse that phrase, i-n’i it true that stories of the Cinderella type have always teen popular? Don’t one usually feel happy when he knows that the heroine has come from the slums, risen to the heights, found her Prince Charming and attained happiness? Of course you do! Cynics may scoff. Some mav laugh and others deride hid when all is said and done "it's the “Rags-to-Ridles” story which always wins out. .And without turning a hair, blushing the least Hit. or offering any excuse. It is the story of a modern Limehoiise Cinderella who linds happiness in Mayfair. The picture arriving at the Princess Theatre 10-night i.s doubly valuable because of its authentic London scenes The film was produced on the other side ami the mother of cities D shown in all her glory. With which, it is only fair to say. don't miss ‘'London.'' The supports to-night include a Topical. Comedy and further chapters of serial. On Thursday next a big special will to shown starring John Gilbert, Tod Browning. Renee Adoree and Lionel Barrymore in “The Show.” G BORG E W ALL \ (!■:’.S REVUE COMPANY. PRINCESS Til K'ATR K WEDNESDAY. Wllace who has been eliristtyftaf the Encrowned King of Comedy, with his musical revue company, will make their return visit to Hokitika on Wednesday next at the Princess Theatre. in one of the funniest shows that

has over been seen in this town, with its delightful imiKioiul numbers, its gorgeous costumes, its beautiful dances and its supreme gaiety and speed, and a wonderful vaudeville preface, makes it a wonderful and entertaining show. The prices of admission will he:—Dress Circle and Orchestral Stalls -Is, Stalls 3s, Back Scats 2s. All prices plus tax. Box Plan now open at Afiss McIntosh's.