AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 April 1929, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES.

VAUDEVILLE AND PICTURES

TO-NIGHT.

At the Princess Theatre to-night one of the finest vaudeville acts touring the Dominion will be presented: Sam Stern, the famous Jewish comedian, and his dainty partner, Sadie Pepper, in songs, sketches, and dances, in conjunction with a fine picture programme headed by “Sailors’ Wives,” the highly dramatic story by Warner Fabian In its film version, will be seen at the Princess Theatre to-night. ft is a First National picture. With Mary Astor and Lloyd Hughes in the featured leading roles, this First National picture offers a remarkably fine and unconventional treatment of a certain phase of social life, and Director Joseph Henabery lias permitted no opportunity to escape him that would enhance the entertainment value of the film. The title has an implication that in some way the sea is concerned, or at least those who live on the briny deep, leaving their , better-halves at home. However, this is surely symbolical, and the picture deals wholly with society circles in our own land. If you were a beautiful young girl and had only six months to live, would you resign yourself to fate or try to .fill the fleeting hours with every possible enjoyment? Filmdom’s most glorious lovers bring this sensational story to you in terms of never-to-be-forgotten drnma.

Tho prices to-night are: Circle 2s stalls Is fid, children under 12, fid.