AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 December 1929, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES THE SILVER LINING. “The "Silver Lining,” produced by the British Internationl 'Pictures litcl., is due for release by C.A.F. at the Princess Theatre to-night. Taken from an original story by Bai David, the plot concerns the contrast between two brothers, one a moral and physical weakling, and the other a squaredealing, stalwart who live with the'ir widowed mother in a little village. Both q,rc in love with the same girl, who becomes engaged to Thomas, who is a gamekeeper. This incurs the hatred of the weak-willed John. Complications ensue which make a thoroughly exciting picture, and eventually culminates in a totally unexpected and thrilling climax. Apart from its story, , “The Silver Lining” is notable for its 'beautiful scenery and excellent acting of the cast, whicli includes Eve Gray, Pat Aherne, Moore Marriott, Marie Ault, John Hamilton and Sydney Fairbrotlier. The love of the two brothers for one girl—-one a weak-tyilied;'..-.youth—the other a stalwart yobng naan. How,-the deceit of the weaker one, and the noble selfsacrifice the other gave for his brother broke the-horaoly-routine-of-..a EnglisK>;^i]'lagb'irmakek'an afpeajingly interesting story.

A topical and comedy will also be shoivnife • -

Mr J.. Restieaux at the piano

On Thursday, Race night, the star attraction will he Lon Chaney, supported by Lionel Barrymore and Mary Nolan in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Special “West of Zanzibar.”