AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 27 December 1930, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

CVERYBODYB PICTURES. “DARK STREETS.” TO-NICHTI TO-NIGHT! A gangster’s “girl” or a cop’s wife —these are the diverging paths of life faced by Lila Lee as the heroine in “Dark Streets,” the First National picture 1 concluding at the Princess Theatre to-night (Saturday). ‘ ! As for “girl” she would have jewels, beautiful gowns and luxurious apartment. Aar a policeman’s helpmate she would have' dirty dishes, a small apartment, and a life of hard work. Which does she- 1 ehoaSfei?! In VDark Streets” the hand of fate intervenes to decide the question 'for Katie Dean, the role played by Miss Lee. Jack Mulhall portrays a dual role, that of both the cop and the gangster. It is the first such role in this. popular star’s long screen career. Others in the cast are Agg'ie Herring, tMaujrice Black, Pat Harmon, and E. H. Calvert. Frank Lloyd" directed from Richard Connell’s story, “Pat and Mike.” Also Five Shorts. Prices: 3s and 2s, plus taS, children 6d. The pictures to-night will start at the ' usual Saturday night time, 8.30 o’clock. FRED SMITH’S DANCE ORCHESTRA. The attention of dance patrons is drawn to the advertisement appearing in this issue heralding the visit of Fred Smith and his Dance Orchestra to the Soldiers’ Kail this evening when a Grand Dance. De Luxe is being held. The personnel of the Band contains thre© new players, viz., Noel Hhbgood, violin nhd saxophone, Court Barson, banjo, and Gilbert Bradley, violin. Mr Anton Low the drummer and vocalist is travelling with this band again. Absolutely, new dance numbers are being placed' and continuous music will be a feature of the evening. Refreshments are being served by the members of 'the’Ladias’ Hockey Club. Doors open at & p.m. and the daiK-e foinmeiieefl- at 8.30 and will continue till midniglit;. \ V Cool drinks' supplied by the Ladies Hockey Club, will be dispensed at popular prices,.