AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 May 1930, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

£VERYBODYS PICTURES

“ACQUITTED.” TO-NIGHTr TO-NIGHT!

A great nil talking drama ot the Unclerv. orld witli i.ioyd inugne.s,' .uarojaret Uivingsi/Oii, bam liardy. A girl dares alt for .lie ma.i s.ie iow-..

THE STORY IN BRIEF

Doctor Bradford; unjustly imprisoned lor the limioer of aoe V asetli, t saves the life ol Marian, a leuo prisoner. Marian tails in love nun him and at tlie end of her eighteen mon'ths ltniprisuament sue. vo„s to run down the teal murderer ol \ a.sglti. Fra n a Egiu, master criminal and a power in tue Underworld, loves Marian. Although Marian lias been his tool for many years, Egan has Ibeen uuab.e to win her affections. He had deliberately railroaded her to prison to impress on her that ho meant to have his way. When Egan meets Marian alter her release, he realises that his disciplinary method has failed. Marian tells him of her love for. Bradford and of her intention to run down the real niuroerer of Vasotti. As Egan is guilty of the Crime,, ho determines .to e,ui Marian’s investigations by getti.ijg Bradford out. Egan confers with his gang, lie gets one of them to confess to the murder of Vasetti and clear Bradford. Marian meets Bradford at the prison when lie is released and they start on, a motor trip, to New York. Obeying Egan’s orders, the chauffeur pretends to have a breakdown. During the delay the doctor responds to an emergency e.JI fond fails to return. Marian accuses. Egan, who has made a sudden apperance, of foul play. He admits his gang is holding Bradford awaiting his orders. If he phones by 12 o’clock that night the doctor’s life will be saved—and lie will phone on condition. that Marian gives him proof of her love. Marian draws a gun. Egan dedlares that if she shoots, Bradford’s fate will be sealed, as he is the only one who, knows the telephone number. .Marian fires. Egan, wounded. agrees to let her call Bradford, so that he may administer medical hid. ’Bradford does all in his power lor Egan. The « ‘‘master crook,” touched by Bradford’s' generosity, summons his gang' to act as witnesses and then confesses to the murder of Joe VTasetti. As he finishes, a detective unexpectedly emerges from th . adjoining suite and places Egan under arrest,. 1 ’ Aiso three:; short Talkies, - “Canned Music,”; “Statical Bitj.N.K.,” “Snapshots.” . \<%: ' Prices: Stalls, Is (id; Children (undem 12), downstairs, 6d.

LA PARRYPHONE RECITAL.

t Next Thursday night at the Soldiers’ Hall. Mr H. T. Parry will direct a special recital witb La Pap’y.phone; assisted by‘’lanal YB&aP and- ‘instrumental talent. The proceeds will he in aid of tlie Hall Furnishing Fund, and a. popular price will be charged, one shilling, children half-price. A mini her of specially selected records will be given, including ninny gems of music. Mr Parry’s instrument records very faithfully and gives a film rendering of the .works of the great masters. Several of the latest. records are being loaned for the evening Annuun. ements during the evening wi 1 1 he made through the microphone adapted hv Mr Parry.