AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 1 December 1930, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

H —— EVERYBODYS PICTURES. .TO-NJGHT and TUESDAY. , , f , PUNCH AND SPICE IN THE PLOT OF “STRICTLY MODERN.’' 5 ' A plot with punch and spice ieartures Dorothy Mackaill’s latest lMrst National starring vehicle, “Strictly Modern.’’ The picture begins jj its local engagement at the Princess Theatre to-night and ivill introduce to many who have not seen him before the star’s new leading man, Sidney Blackmcr. He had been a Broadway matinee idol for sevoia.l seasons ; past,' and is the husband of Lenore ITlric. 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 th e intriguing adventures of a lady novelist, 1 Jyheil'sl’ie >tries to live ofie of .her modern stories iml'Tehl life. Dorothy Maokaill is said to have one of the most amusing characterisations the blonde favourite has over portrayed. She gets into pecks of trouble trying to fictionise real lifer and to regulate the love affairs- °t'other* as well. William A. Seiter, who has directedvpther successes in which Miss Madl&ull starred, Megaphoned “StYic’tly- ’Modern.’’ Heading v the supporting cast with Blackmer are • Julanne Johnston, Warner Richmond, Mickey Bennett and Katherine Claire Ward. Also four Shorts. Prices 2s and is,; 6d, p.\ns "tax. g )j———!

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