AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 15 October 1929, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

“ UNCLE TOM’S CABIN ” TO-NIGHT. Adjectives fail tliis reviewer when it comes to telling about “ Uncle Tom s Cabin” the Universal masterpiece which had . its first showing at the Princess TJientre last night, and will aggin be screened for the last time tonight. This production will undoubtedly go down into screen history as the greatest, picture, of all time. lor entertainment reaction, production value, perfection of cast; and direction and historical, correctness, “ Uncle Tom’s Cabin ” more than realizes the high anticipation prior to its first showing. Eacht player might have been born to play, his respective role. Margarita Fischer brings to her portrayal of the harassed Eliza !s poignant realism almost breath-taking in its power. Her scenes with Simon Legree and Cassie, and those beautiful moments with, George and -Little Harry combine 'to make an unforgettable performance, The thrill of the picture is the celebrated scene wherein Eliza crosses the ice, for which not enough credit can be given to director, Harry Pollard. James Lowe as Uncle Tom enacts his role with a mighty simplicity and strength in marked dramatic contrast !to, the burly, brutal Simon Legree of George Siegmann. Spiritual and. ethereal is the fragile Little Eva enacted by. nine-year-old Virginia Grey, a newcomer to,the screen, and a child whose talents will make her eventually one of the screen’s most outstanding personalities. Side-splitting comedy is supplied by the inimitable Lucien. Littlefield as the crafty, hypocritical Marks, the Lawyer, and diminutive Mona Ray as- the mische.vious Topsy, who “ jes’ growed.” “ Uncle Tom’s. Cabin ”is crowded with big scenes any of which make the climax for an ordinary picture. Those especially outstanding are the Shelby- home, the St. Clare mansion, the Legree place, the dea'th of Littlq'-Eva,.the river sequence, Eliza crossing the ice, the auction rooms and the smashing 'male. The production beggars description. It is the one picture- we- can, whole-heartedly recommend'for every member of'the family.

Miss-Gieseband her orchestra will play' the incidental music suitable for this fine production. . Prices: circle 2s, stalls. Is- 6d; children under 12, 6d.