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Hokitika Guardian, 14 March 1929, Page 3

feVfertYfeobys Pictures. BUCK JONES—FRiI)AY. Buck jories has som© very striking situations in “The Branded Sombrero,” his new picturo for Fox Films, which commences an engagement at the Princess Theatre on Friday. John Haliett, the father of Scott and Lane Hallett, keeps a diary. The diary consists of ah old and battered sombrero. The sbihbfero is covered with brands df every description, each brand encircled by a number of dots. The deathbed confession of John Hallett crisis a gloom over the Hallett h'ouseboid. The elder Hallett has, in his yohth,'. replenished his depleted stocks from Hie herds of his neighbours.

The ranch is sold to pay off the debts, blit Lane, the youngi* son, forgets liis promise and gambles his share away. This throws the bulk of the responsibility on Buck. As each rancher is paid off Buck draws a line

through the brand. Finally there is but one brand left, and Buck is-re-luctant' to- negotiate with the owner. Tile owner of the “Broken Bell’ 5 ranch is Coiinie Marsh, whom Buck loves deeply. Buck endeavours to protect CLane from the villainous hotel owner, ' Maggert, who has Lane in his toils, and is using him in liis nefarious undertakings. Accused of being a member of Maggert’s gang, Buck stages a daring comeback and in a very convincing manner-.:obtai.ns proof of his innocence, and at . the same time brings the downfall of Maggert. The cast includes Lftila .Hyams, Jack Baston,‘ Francis Ford, Josephine Borio and Leo Keljy. A Topical, Comedy, and further - chapters of “Blake of Scotland Yard’'’•‘'(serial) will also be shown. On Saturday Buston Keaton and Marion Mac-k in “The General.” „ Coming Monday and Tuesday: Mystic.