AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 January 1930, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES CHARLES FARREL AND GRETA •NISSEN IN “FAZIL.” East is East, but the twain does meet' in ‘Fazil,” Fox Films feature production which opens to-night at the Princess Theatre. Rut Kipling must, have been right in the first place, for they don’t mix at all. Frazil is the name of an Arabian prince, impersonated --by Charles Farrell. Greta Nit sen plays the French girl who represents the West. Farrell excels; his characterizations in “7th Heaven” and “Street Angel” as the handsome, arrogant Fazil, Miss Nissen is ravishing and Wears any number of dazzling gowns. The story is about a young sheik who rules his tribe with an iron hand and.on- a diplomatic trip to Paris falls in love with and marries a Parisiehne. '

will ■ nofet b#Kruled ;• by thee customs an<l traditions of his people. This leads to jnatiy intensely dramatic scenes, the I climax coming when her friends come to the Prince’s palace to helpdier escape.: During the exciting episode, Fisml shot. The ending is as unexpected as thrilling and will not be divulged, here, for fear of robbing the picture.of one of its biggest punches. The--settings are luxurious—in fact, c few. pictures are so richly mounted as this; one. The ballroom scene is one oli sheer splendor .and the harem scene, ip which, dozens of beautiful girls fill the-eye,, has seldom been excelled. Besides the featured players, the cast in-cludes-'-Mae Busch, Tyler Brooke and Hanfl I&ann. The picture was directed by Howard Hawks. ■ The' lusua.l supports will. also be shewn t&night including the latest in Topical|% and a good comedy. * '■>'.l " 2'lr ' ' *

WHEN SMOKES ARE ENJOYED. Matiyi a pipe < or cigarette holder has a companion which is very much valued by itjs owner. He always carries a tip-;of Pulmonas, they prove invaluable to. smokers. They give wonderful relief ■to-smoker’s sore throat. For .coughs fandj i, Pulmonas quickly soothe and ease. Fbr a clear voice use Pulmonas; la bel and 2s 6d.—Advt.