AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 11 February 1930, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

; v EVERYBODYS PICTURES

VICTOR McLAGLEN IN “STRONG 1 BOV” TO-NIGHT. ,

In Victor McLaglen’s newest' comedy, “Strong Boy” every screen player in the'whole cast works as hard as lie can from the first reel until the final fadeout, with the result that the ymilrent attraction at the Princess Theatre is highly entertaining. With that genial star, Victor McLaglen, in the role of chief funmakef, there is 'little to want for in the way of coin‘plete enjoyment. “Strong Boy” is the story of a big, good-natured baggage smasher, whose lack, of ambition nearly costs him the love of the girl. Her methods of generating, the spark of “get-up” in him provide situations

'.which are guaranteed to bring laughter to the most blase. Beatrice Joy has the leading feminine role, and

{contributes as fine a performance as ever has been witnessed. Farrell Macdonald is very effective in his part and Clyde Cook, Slim Sumerville and Tom Witeon comprise the comedy shock troops which the former Ca.pt. Flagg of “What Price Glory ?” fame leads from one rib-tickling victory to another. “Strong Boy” was directed by John Ford,, the celebrated Fox director who is, best known for. “Four Sons,” “Mother Machree” and several other recent Fox hits. Mr Ford’s unerring .sense-of dramatic values, :his telling wit and his great ability to secure every, precise. .and delicate nuance of charcterisation have placed him well up among the outstanding directors o* the country.

A topical and comedy will also be,

sin?)*' ll to-night'. Mr Restieaux at the On Wednesday “Sioux Blood.”