AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 15 December 1928, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES.

THE CRYSTAL CUR, TO-XIGIFI

An actor who plays comedy or drama with equal ability, whose range of expression extends to the spoken drama as well and whose wit and personality have made him a favourite everywhere, .Jack Miilhall, First National player, is easily one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood. His latest screen role is a serious effort —the co-leatured role with Dor othv Alaokaill in ‘"The Crystal Cup. First National’s picturi/.ation of Gertrude At.heri.oms novel.

.Mulhall’s comedy performances m the screen have been no less distingu ished than his dramatic a< hievemenLs !u the title role of “The Poor Nut.’

his ability as a farceur was displayed to excellent advantage. A light comedy role of another type was his in “Smile. Brother, Smile.” in which lie was also featured with Miss Mackaill, and Ins role in “See 'ion in Jail” was as great a triumph in humorous characterization.

Aside from his screen work, however, Mtilhall’s activities are numerous. lie is a prominent member ol the Masquer,s, a theatrical social organisation lilts t lorincd in New ) ork and later continued in Hollywood by the numerous. members who had come to the film colony. One ol the out-

standing events of the year is tin* annual Masquer’s Revel in which Miilhall lias always taken a leading part. “The Crystal Cup” gives promise M being one ol the screen s outstanding dramatic pictures of the season, li was produced lor I* irst., Nnl muni i mtimes hy Henry llohari and dire -led In John Francis Dillon I rum Gerald Dnll'v’s adaption of Miss Athertons novel.

A good supporting series will also he presented including Topical, Scenic and Comedy.