AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 22 April 1929, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES. “ACROSS TO SINGAPORE” TO-NIGHT. The unfathomable lure of the sea forms the background for an amazing drama of love, hate and adventure in “Across to Singapore,” Ramon. Novarro’s new starring vehicle now showing at the Princess Theatre. This -Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture is a heart-stirring sage of the clipper ships, and is one of the most gripping sea stories ever brought to the screen. Never has the star of; “Ben Hur” been seen to better advantage.. As the youngest of four sea-faring brothers, Novarm encounters terrific storms, imprisonment, mutiny, hand to hand encounters, and other, thrilling adventures in a quest that takes him across me Pacific to Singapore and back again. Joan Crawford, opposite Novarro, again demonstrates that she is worthy of stellar honors. Ernest Torrence, in the role of Novarro’s eldest brother, contributes a compelling characterisation. and James Mason, as the scheming first mate is also worthy of special mention. Anna May Wong, Edward Connelly, Frank Currier, Ban Wolheim and Duke Martin comprise the remainder of the cast. . Noynrro plays the role of a sailor, of the old windjammer days—a mariner in a sweater and dungarees sailing lief ore the mast, in a whirlwind a*Jventure of storms, mutiny, Oriental intrigue and other thrilling episodes. Joan Crawford plays the leading feminine role, and Ernest Torrence is in the cast. The salt tang and spray of the mighty ocean is in every scene. A Topical and. Comedy will also lie shown and usual prices will prevail for the fine programme. Tuesday—A hig Comedy, Harry Langdon in “The Chaser.”