AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 11 April 1928, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

GEORGE WALLACE’S REVUE COMPANY. BRIGHT MUSIC AND REVUE TO-NIGHT. Sir Benjamin and Mr John Fuller will have pleasure in presenting one of the most popular Revue Companies, t' at has toured New Zealand, headed by George Wallace, who has the name both in Australia ami New Zealand of being the most natural and original comedian that has appeared in either country. i here is not a dull moment in one of Ill's shows and very few empty seals during lengthy seasons that he has played in the principal (ities. George Wallace is what mat be described as a Iruity comedian. His resources are endless and he has that delightful faculty of being able to spring the unexpected even on an audience that imagines it knows his work thoroughly, but that is George Wallace all over. No one knows what he is going to say and do next. It is questionable whether lie knows himseli. The Revue to lie presented this Wednesday) evening is entitled "The dojah Bird.’’ and is a rollicking musiinl comedy farce which is sure to draw storms ol laughter from young and old alike, lie is ablv assisted by Marshall Crosby. Frank Mnining, Tom Lincoln. I.es Daley, Marie Nymm, Ada Senddan Let tv ( raydon and the -‘"-ix Rascals. I’lices: Dress circle Is; stalls ,'ls. 2s pi Un tax.

EyERYBODYS PICTURES. “THE SHOW” THURSDAY. Girls—how about a nice rattlesnake lor a pet r Or maybe a young python —which can be wrapped around the neck like a searl—or a green viper that matches the latest shades of green gold jewellery very artistically S' Strange as it may seem—snakes make as nice pets as dogs—if one only gets used to them. Not even the faithful affection of an adoring spaniel transcends the inspired love of a sentimental watcrmoecasin or the ardent worship of an amorous and undulating cobra! So says Marjorie Williamson, pretty snake (■banner, whose profession is handling reptiles—and who plays an important role in “The Show,” Tod Browning’s new Metro-Goldwyn-Maver production starring John Gilbert and Renee Adoree and coming on Thursday to the Princess Theatre. Miss Williamson was enlisted' from a circus to play the snake charmer in the sideshow scenes in the new romance of Budapest—and she attempted to convert screen stars to her way of thinking and take up snakes as pets. She didn’t succeed. She wound her scaly pets about her and caressed them like a basket ol puppies—but could not find anyone willing to do the same. ‘‘Snakes.” she says, “are starved for afleclion. and when a snake is appreciated he is as faithful as a dog." The new picture is a vivid romance of the Budapest underworld, much of its action lying in a strange Budapest sideshow or “ Palace of Illusions." in which the snakes play an important part—also the pretty snake charmer. The cast includes Lionel Barrymore. Edward Oniincllv. Andy ,M acLcim.cn, and others ol note. A big supporting holiday programme topical, scenic and comedy. Special prices: Circle 2s; stalls Is bd ; children under 12 as usual.