AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 22 December 1930, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES.

TO-NIGHT AND TUESDAY

Uniform excellence in the cast’of Colleen Moore’s new talking picture, “Footlights and Fools,” from the charming;,jjtar down, to the least inj,portant player, makes this First Nat-

ional .and Vitaphoue.special one. of the

most engrossing and convincing productions . yet ; to reach the audible screen, in the opinion of many critics,. An,.-imposing group of players is presented in “Footlights and Fools,” Producer John McCormick having selected, the cast for this sparkling com-edy-drama /ivith the greatest care. Miss Moore;, whose delightful personality and dramatic talent have often been demonstrated, is afforded a splendid opportunity in •her. characterisation, which calls upon lier tov.speah \yith a French accent during.part of the story, and! includes comedy aiid' drama ?in generous proportions. Opposite Miss Moore are two highly competent -actors, Raymond Haekett and Frederic March, in roles of. such equal importance that both may be said to he her leading men, Haekett, whose successes in “.The Trial of Mary Dugan” and “Madame X” have carried him. to the front rank of screen players jyiihin a few motnhs, brings to liii£ characterisation the experience of- years on the stage. March won a large following by his excellent work in “The Dummy” and “The Wild Party,” the first pictures in

which he appeared after leaving the 'stage. Virginia Lee Corbin, erst.whiig^dd;actress,'has graduated into adult characterisations, and plays a

prominent comedy role with ability, while Mickey, Bennett, the thirteen-year-oid actor who played such an outstanding part in “The Dummy” /...rwith. March,., contributes additional humour to “Footlights and Fools” as

a theatre call-hoy. Also four shorts Prices 2s, Is 6d plus tax.

FRED SMITH’S DANCE ORCHESTRA.

An advclrbiseml'mt a,ripen rs in tills issue in reference to the sth annual visit of Fred Smith pn.d >his ; Dance Orchestra. The opening 'dance of the will .take place in'the Soldi'U’s’ niftll von. Saturday evening next when continuous music will be supplied. The orchestra isfive strong comprised of the following star pi avers. Fred Smith, pianist and director, Gilbert BrndW, violin, Court Barson, banio Nocl--Habgood, saxophone and violin, and' Anton itow“ drums and vocalist. The: • orcliestfhi will render quite a number' of new dance melodies, ncluding the following popular hits:— “Looking at You.” “My Guitar and You,” “If “ Had a Girl Like You,” ‘ ‘A. Cottage'" for Sale. ” “Anebors

“weigh.” “Our Revival Day,” “When • Vagabond Dreams, 'Come True,” “Dream Avenue,’ 7 “A Night of Happiness,” and others - tod numerous to mention, .Those dance lovers who attend on Saturday; evening next are assured of an ...enjoy able time. The itinerary of the orchestra is as folDec. 29th > Harihari. „ Tue's.', Dec. 3()Ih, Matainui. Wed., 'Dec, 31st,, Thurs., Jan. 1 st, W.itiho • tk>rge! Fri., Jan. 2nd, Ross. gaKj Jqß.~s!r<L . WdddStbck.; Mon.. JaTi,.-'.sth,. Hokitika. “From here the ordiestra leaving for Rcefton, and tijen back' to Gvevrnq.n.th.