AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 November 1928, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES.

RICHARD BARTHELMESS IN “THE DR OR KICK ’ TO-N Kill T.

A. special attraction will he presented at the Princess Theatre to-night, when First Natonal’s college picture “The Drop Kick,” starring Richard Barthelmess, will he shown. “ The Drop Kick ” is a- story typical of college life to-day, with its joys and tragedies, its thrills and its romance It is true to life in every way, and tin football scenes are thrilling and real istic, as they were made hy experiences gridiron heroes from the University ol Southern California and Stanlord. Having mastered the hexing game lor “The Patent Leather Ivirl,” which he recently made, Barthelmess now turns his attention to football for this picture and again proves an adopt at this branch of sport. Playing opposite the star is pretty Barbara Kent. Dorothy Rovier, lAherta Vaugh and Hedda Hopper are also featured in the picture and the male end of the cast includes James -Bradbury, Jr., .Brooks Benedict.. Eugene Strong, George Pearce and the Ten National College Stars, recently chosen at 36 universities in a nationwide test for new screen talent by First National Pictures. Millard Webb directed “ The Drop Kick,” which was produced by Ray Rocket and photographed by Arthur Edeson. Coming for the fail season, this rollicking college story will , no doubt, prove ideal entertainment for picture fans of this tow n and Barthelmess will he seen in a role that fits him like a glove, usual prices will he charged. A topical, scenic, and comedy will also be shown.

On Wednesday Lew Cody and Eileen Pringle in “ Tea for Three,” 'and on Friday Fred Thomson and Silver King in “ Lone Hand Saunders.”