AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 January 1930, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

EVF.RYBQDYS PICTURES ( “CLEAR. THE DECKS.” TO-NIGHT, Patrons at the Princess Theatre tins week are enjoying a hilarious picture starring Reginald Denny ajid a cast of capable actors. The picture is “Clear the Decks,” a rollicking farce-comedy of life and adventures aboard an ocean liner. It was directed by Joseph Henabery for Universal from E. J. Rath’s novel, “When the Deyil Was Sick.” The story has to do with a young society man who replaces a friend on .a seavoyage, using the friend’s name and stateroom. It is not until he falls in love with a pretty fellow-passenger that he learns he is supposed to tie confined to his stateroom on .a diet of goat’s milk and that he is supposed to be slightly unbalanced mentally. His efforts at escaping from custody and in establishing his sanity and identity in the mind of the girl give rise to a rapid succession of funny incidents and dialogue. Olive Hasbrouck is the girl, Luci-en Littlefield and Otis Harlan have important roles, with Colette ,Merton, Robert. Anderson, Brooks Benedict and Elinor Leslie among the principals!. This picture is an excellent illustration of just how much humourous dialogue can heighten the comedy of a' screen farce. . , ... . A topical, comedy and serial will aJso be shown. Special selections., by Mr Restieaux 'and bis orchestra,