AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 18 December 1929, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES. 4 THE SHAKEDOWN-”—FRIDAY. Patrons of the Princess Tlieatre have a treat in store for them. “The Shakedown’’ an unusual play of widely heralded excellence, will he shown on the Princess Theatre screen on Friday. It was made by "Universal, with James Mu. ray and Barbara Kent in the featured roles. The story, written by the veteran newspaper and screen writer, .Charles A. Logue, is built around the crooked fight racket. It discloses how unscrupulous boxing managers siage fake lights with “setups” in order to milk the .unsuspecting public with “sure” bets. There" is a delightful love story and a succession of human interest touches which give the picture great appeal. William \Vyleiy who directed it, has constructed a’ boy and girl romance in a dramatic setting. This director will be remembered for his “Anybody He re Seen Kelly?” a recent Universal picture of great heart appeal and deft human ■/touches. In “The Shakedown” he is said ito' Iffive bettered his former technique. James Murray, remembered fpr his work in Crowd,“The Big,..City,”and(“ln, .OliL: Kentucky,” plays' the part of a ydurig oil well riggeriiin ‘‘The Shakedown.” His character Undergoes'a surprising development that 11 adds'"great interest to the story. Mifes Kent, tlie heroine, is the girl who played iii “Lonesome,” in “Flesh arid the Devil,” “The Drop Kick,” “The Small Bachelor,” “That’s My Dild’dy” and “Stop That Man.” Others in the cast include George Kotsdnaros, ' Wheeler Oakmiln, Harry and little Jack Hanlon. In addition to the appealing story"and its aittusing sequences, the picture contains remarkable scenes of an oil field with derricks, pumps, gushers and all pictiirfesqne details that surround the oil business. The supporting pictures ane, further chapters of the serial and'“Collegians,” with a good comedy. Lovers of good music are also to be catered for when Mr F. Restieaux and Imp orchestra will be heard in several new selections.