AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 19 October 1929, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES, “ THE STREET OF SIN ” TO-NIGHT. Emil Jannihgs created his own characterization ia his new Paramount starring picture, “ The Street of Sin V to be shown at the Princess Theatre tci-night. •]. He originated the idea for the story which was then developed into literary and pictorial form by Jos# von Sternberg and Benjamih Glazier. h, The story hinges on the regeneration of ia. 'giant “ bruiser ” 'in the London slums. A drama of East London’s rapidly . disappearing slum. It concerns the regeneration, flf, a giant bruiser, “ Sledgehammer. Bill,’’ who rules the .ugly district with his fists. A Salvation 'Army lass. comes into the neighbourhood, seeking in jier pity, apd piety to win back souls .of .the slums. She is the instrument of the bruiser’s refoiim, only after: a tragic climax. Emil vfaflhings,' the greatest character star oP them all, is winning new triumphs in America. He is a genius of heart drama. Many • have ,asked what could eclipse' “ The AVay olf A'lb

Flesh ” a pictuW that critics have declared contains the finest characterization in motion picture .history. The* answer is “The Street of Siu. > * It i® hold, as lightning, soft as- moonlight, a picture of gasps, tears, and .heartaches, waggish humour and sordid life.. The Jahnings oP‘Faust,”' u Variety,” '“ Ta'rtuffe,” “ The Latfc Laugh,” and “ The Way of All Flesh,-’.’ is the .Tannings of “ The Street of gib'.”—but greater than Over;' • * - A topical, scenic and comedy, will also be shown {6-night.