AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 19 June 1929, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

FVERYBODYS PICTURES. MILTON SILLS IN A JACK LONDON STORY TO-NIGHT. ( ‘ The dreary, dangerous wastes erf tlie frozen Alaskan plains; the hectic ex"'citement of a boom town; the wild hilarity of gold-mad miners on a spree —against this colourful background has been woven one of the most engrossing films of the season. The picture is “ Burning Daylight,” a First Na- | tional production, which will be shown to-night at the, Princess Theatre. Milton Sills' has never had a role, which fitted him more perfectly than tfce reckless, .irresponsible, dangerous adventurer of thp northland, ready for the wildest chance, the greatest gamble or the most dangerous venture which presents itself. ''* Opposite the virile star is charming'Doris Kenyon, who provides- an -exquisite contrast to the rugged Sills., The long list of supporting players includes many names well knpwrt on the screen and among whom are Arthur Stone in an excellent coihedy role; yJane> Wilton, Stuart Holmes, Frank-feHag-ney, Lawiford Davidson and others. Charles Bra bin directed “Burning Daylight” for First “ Burning Daylight,” tlic film version of Jack London’s immensely ' thrilling novel which is be .shown at the Princess Theatre to-night, marks the third consecutive picture made; by (jhe same star and director. • Milton Sills starred in " tlie story and Charles Brabin directed it, for First National Pictures. Tlie preceding two were “ The Valley of-the Giants,” and “Hard-boiled Haggerty.” TJios.e who have seen all three pictures declare “Burning Daylight” excels any Sills production of this season. The usual supports will also be shown to-night. On Friday next, the world’s greatest character - actor, Lon Chaney, will he seep in'his latest big detective story, “ The, Big City.” __