AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 6 March 1930, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES

TO-NIGHT (Thursday)

Everybody’s Pictures present this (Thursday), night, 'a double star programme. The first is entitled “Scarlet Seas,” a picture of great beauty and with many fine selections. The second star is the screen adaption of Eden Philpott’s novel “Widecome Fair.” Beset in the simple beauty of Devon lies Widecombe Vale. At Bitekslado Manor lives the Squire, a generous-hearted dreamer, who gives when lie cannot afford to j^ive; in' the village the poor and aged ‘ all love him as a liberal benefactor. Yet while he dreams bis farm rots, and he .•'falls deeply in debt; his lands his J > .home, aye— and, unbeknown, to hint,

bven his daughter’s heart, are heavily mortgaged. Site, pretty wench, has •fallen in love with a handsome young labourer on her father’s farm, and the aspiring youth takes courage in both hands and asks the iSquire’s consent to their marriage. The Squire gives it, for lie is a believer in true love, and himself has an affection, albeit a secret one, lor a most charming widow. That lady in her turn, admires the Squire, and offers to help hint financially, but his pride forbids acceptance. . . . Later the kindly widow steps ino the breach—or better still—into the breeches. Blaokslade Manor boasts a hidden treasure, and it is said that sometimes the ghost of the Blackslade miser walks at night.' Taking advantage of the belief in this legend, the widow confides in the newly-married couple the details of her plot.

The usual supports will also be shown to-night.

TALKIES FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.

“THE CARNATION KID.”

On Friday and Saturday the theatre-goers of Hokitika will have the opportunity of seeing and hearing “The Carnation Kid,” an all talking Paramount ’-picture, headed by this Prince of Comedians, Douglas MaeLean, and, ably supported by Francos I..ee, Yy’illiam Davidson, Lorraine Eddy. Charles'Mailes and; Francis ’McDonald. lif this production; all the case talks. ■ The story tells of the gangs of a city that are at war with the Attorney-General and to get rid of him they hire a notorious gunman. On the train lie is nearly caught,' and when the train arrives he is not on it. However, the gangsters mistake another man wearing a carnation for the Carnation Kid and treat him well When he finds put just who he is supposed to be, things login to happen in the most; unexpected, way.; ‘The Carnation Kid” is full af action, thrills, excitement, romance and loaded with laughs. Special' prices are announced'andy its * : a -bumper house' isexpected .-patrons are advised to reserve at Mclntoshs’ and avoid regrets.