AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 3 May 1928, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES. “THE DICE WOMAN” FRIDAY. A .sophisticated flapper, with an extraordinary love for automobiles and casting of dice. This is the character portrayed by Priscilla Dean in her latest Metropolitan starring picture, ‘* 'ltie Dice Woman,” which will he on view at the Princess Theatre on Friday. it is her love for healthy sports that livings her into trouble in the story. She buys a stolen automobile and then becomes unwittingly mixed up in a plot concocted by jewel thieves, with the result that she is to he arrested by the police. To escape this disgrace she stows herself away on a steamer and works her way to China, where many more thrilling adventures are her lot. Of course, she meets the man of her heart’s desire, who saves her from a scoundrelly Oriental. John flowers is the man and his role is said to he an unusually artistic one. The supporting cast is excellent. It includes, among other players, Gustave Von Seyffertitz, Malcolm Denny, Phillips Smalley. Lionel Rclmoro, and William Humphrey. The supports on Friday are a topical, further chapters of the new and exciting serial “ The Silent Flyer,” and a good comedy. On Saturday Peter 11. Kyne’s “ The Understanding Heart.” will lie pre.sent-