AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 1 November 1930, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYB PICTURES.

ALL-COLOUR TALKIES

“UNDER A TEXAS MOON,” FIRST ioo Per cent talking, singing OUTDOOR PICTURE IN natural colour.

The amazing popularity of books by Zano Gray, Peter B. Kyne, .lean Stratton Porter and others, who portray the life of the great outdoors is an explanation of the eagerness with which the American Theatregoing public receives talking pictures taken in the open, and, pictures nature’s stories in natural colour photography. This is aptly demonstrated .in “Under a Texas Moon,” Warndr Brothers first 100 per cent singing, talking outdoor picture in technicolour which is showing now at the Princess Theatre. Here a fast moving, romantic story of ft Don Juan of pioneer days along the 'Mexican (border, in immeasurably enhanced in beauty and interest because ol the perfection of the reproduction of every hue and a.ll in the pastel softness so -restful to the eye. The beauty spots of the world have hitherto had their lights hidden under a bushel because no black and white photography could catch the multiple shades and tints used so lavishly by nature. In the technicolour ‘ process however, all these are preserved on the screen and the realism is ini-

proved, the scenic locations are made, more valuable to the story and “Under a Texas Moon,” for example, becomes a thing of,. beauty to the eye as well /IjjKilt&Uilit'i ear. Frank Fay as the gun-toting, love-making, tireeating Don Carlos has one- of the most interesting parts of the season '• and supporting him is a cast including Raqliel Torres, Noah Bcfiry, Fred Kohler, Myrna Loy, George Stone. Aranida, Mona Maris', Tally Marshall, George Cooper and many others. Michael Curtiz directed. Three Short Talkies will also he shown.

Prices: Circle, 2s; Stalls, Is fid Children, 6d.