AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 November 1930, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES.

TO-NIGHT AND TUESDAY

PUNCH AND SPFCE IN THE PLOT OF “STRICTLY MODERN.”

A plot with punch and spice features Dorothy Mackaill’s latest First National starring vehicle, “Strictly Modern.” The picture begins its local engagement at the Princess 'Theatre 10-nlght and will introduce to many who have not seen him before, the star’s new leading man, Sidney Blaekmer. He lias been a Broadway matinee idol, for several seasons past, and is the husband oi Lenore Ulric. “Strictly Modern” is based on the play “Cousin Kate,” by Hubert Henry Davies. The plot ) as it was adapted to the screen by Ray Harris and Gene Towne, deals with the intriguing adventures of a lady novelist when she tries to live one of her “sexy” modern stories in real life. Dorothy M'aekaill is said to have one of the most amusing characterisations the blonde favourite luv? evei portrayed, She gets into peeks of trouble trying to fictionise real file, and to regulate the love affairs «1 others as well. William A. Suiter, who hits directed other successes in which Miss Mackaill starred, megaphoned “Strictly Modern.” Heading the supporting cast with Blaekmer aie Jnlanne Johnston, Warner Richmond, Mickey Bennett and Katherine Claire Ward. Also foijy ( [Shorts. Prices 2s and Is 6d, plus tax.