AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 11 October 1930, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

ALL-YOUTH CAST IS PRESENTED IN “FORWARD. PASS.” A real 'all-youth' cast is seen in “The Forward Pais,” the First National and Vitaphone all-dialogue picture of college' life which concludes at the Princess Theatre this evening. The average age of the. members of the cast is 20. Not a person in the pic-ture'-is-over. 25. Loretto Young, who plays the feminine lead, is only 17, and Douglas Fairbanks, Jnr., who plays opposite her, is just 21. Other youngsters who are in the cast are “Peanuts” Byron, Phyllis Crane, Dorothy Gulliver, and a host, of college boys, including the entire footboll team of the Un T ; diversity of Southern California. The -more mature players, who are past 21, ' are “Big Boy” Williams, Bert Rome, 1; arid Lane Chandler, all young men. f v “The Forward Pass” is a story of campus love and football rivalry, ana the football thrills are varied by plenty of comedy and a number of very snappy new songs. One of these, “Up and at ’Em,” is a. real hit of the season, and will soon be’ sung arid played everywhere. Eddie Cline directed this lively story, and has produced one of the first and best all-talking, allround football pictures. The cheering of the crowds and the thud of tackled players; as they fall to the‘turf, are thrilling; and add to the interest in the games that aje; played during the progress of the picture. The supports include four short talkies and tlio second episode of the serial. The shorts are:—lst The Original Hillbillies” one of the most novel musical numbers seen on the talking screen, presented by- the, North Caro*Una Jazz Band. 2nd. “The Ingenues!’ the band beautiful, their vivacity and spontaneous rythm will capture you. •,3rd... John Miljan in a delightful, comedy sketch “His Night Out.’’ /4th,; Billy and Elso Newell in humorous dialogue and; funny songs. Usual prices. Circle. 2sy Stalls Is 6d plus tax.: GLOOM CHASERS. . , THURSDAY NEXT. A farewell performance by special bequest, ;will;'be given at Princess Theatre on Thursday night next by the Gloom Chasers - Revue Vaudeville Company, when another complete change of programme, will, he given, comprising solos,, duets, comedy items, dancing | tumbling and, clever sketches., Company presentations will .include Letty Craydon (comedienne); Ron Shand (comedian), who can give a full, performance on their own, the Sunshine Girls—Misses Kath Matthews,. Let,tie Naylor and. Billy Stevens, Rex Sayers .and* Johnnie Frizzol: and others. . . Patrons at the last two perform* ahces. have the mdst pleasant recollections of the performances and it is by', special request that this farewell' visit,'-,;i» being, made. Popular prices 3s nine! 2s, pips,tax. Children Is. Ross Will be visited on Saturday " October 18th.'«>. -