AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 July 1929, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

IVERYBODYS PICTUREB.

Karl dane and george ic ARTHUR IN “ DETECTIVES ” TO-NIGHT. ,

"Who th.it saw that groat comedy “•‘Robkies,” will ever forget it? Karl Dane-and George Iv. Arthur made for themselves an imperishable name in this Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer masterpiece. The same team, however, were even in “ fiaby Mine,” in which of laiighs the comedy kings become? mixed up with a flock'o<f babies ! and 'cave-women. In their next costarring vehicle, “ Detectives,” Dane nntf iArthur have the, advantage of a series .of. tensb, and mysterious situations 1 to portray their fright, their personal differences, and their individual comedy, and those who see “Detectives.” ' at the Princess Theatre tonight cah expect a continuous gale of laughter- Not since “Rookies” and “iahy Mine,” both Dane-Arthur comedies’, hfts the Princess Theatre shown such a mirthquake as “ Detectives,” the latest Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer comedy for Karl Dane and George K, Arthur. The fun never lags, the theme is splendidly unfolded, the production is elaborate, and the supporting works of-plarceline Day, Polly Moran, Tenen Holtz and others is a pleasing feature of the entertainment. This time, the heroes of “ Rookies ” and “ Baby Mirte,” fined themselves employed ftt a ; fashionable hotel, Where a master cook is detected, and their “heavy Sleuthing ” takes them into the most weird places imaginable. By the time the end comes, there isn’t a laugh left undiscovered by this outstanding comedy, '' ‘ .-A topical and -comedy will also bo included -in to-night’s display. ,6n Friday next Hoot Gibson in a big! Western drama “Burning the "Wiitd” ; also second chapter of William Desmond in “The Vanishing Rider.”