AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 8 February 1929, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

PICTURES. “ ALIAS THE LONE "WOLF ” —TO-NIGHT. Thrills, bnffling mystery anil intriguing adventure oil the high seas—all these, Bert Lyiell sereendom’s leading portrayer of gentlemen crook roles, brings to the screen in “ Alias the Lone Wolf,” his new Columbia Picture r now starring vehicle, released by Masf ter Pictures, which will be shown at tlie Princess Theatre to-night. Lytell has scored outstanding hits as Michael Lanyard, the 11 Lone Wolf,” in two l earlier screen versions of the exploits Til' Louis Joseph Vance’s famous French underworld hero. In this latest tale he adds another notable characterisation to his previous successes. Many oif the scenes of the picture .are laid >' an.ocean liner, with the “ Lone Woll ” pitted against a ring of international crooks in a keenly exciting duel of wits. Cornered in a precarious sitmu tion, his expedient for extricating himself and the woman lie loves from the sinister plottings ofjdie criminal gang ifurnislies a. smashing clinVax. Lvtell, as tire fptave, ever-vigilant hero, has a role that fits him to perfection. Lois Wilson, of “Covered Wagon ” nine, gives a commendable portrayal of the \heroine. Ned Sparks is- convincing in his role of the villainous head of the crook organisation. Paulette Duval oilers a capable interpretation of an exotic adventuress. Credit Tor the excellent direction goes to Edward IT. Griffith. The second chapter of the popular serial “Blake of Scotland Yard,” will also be shown to-night.