AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 6 March 1931, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

EVFRYBPDYS PICTURES. “RUNAWAY BRIDE.” TO-NIGHT AND SATURDAY. Reversing the story of the bride deserted at the altar, Radio Pictures’ newest all-talking production, “Runaway Bride,” with Lloyd Hughes and Mary 1 Astor, 'at tiie Princess Theatre, proves to be a highly diverting romantic drama with a host of unusually entertaing episodes and some clever action by a line cast. The tempo of the production is immediately established by the opening sequence depicting an eight-cylinder elopement by a young couple, scions of wealthy families. As .swiftly as the elopement careers on its wild start, so swiftly does it break on the rocks of discord, with Miss Aster running away on her wedding eve in the turmoil of a sensational robbery and shooting. She secures employment as a cook for a wealthy bachelor, played by Lloyd Hughes. The romance that develops is enlivened by situations of rousing drama and clever comedy, coming to a lively denouement in which the 'batheMr, ‘ this groom-to-»oe and the girl settle their difficulties in. a smartly directed scene. Mary Astor, as sweet and lovable as ever, and showing herself an actress of great competence and charih, offers an ingratiating portrait as a young society girl whirling to wed without thinking of the future. Lloyd . Hughes, appearing with Miss Astor for the first time in the talkies, although the two virtually established themselves as one of the screen’s most likeable couples in silent films; enhances his reputation as a delightful leading man with his playing in “Runaway Bride.” The role of the jilted young society scrapegace is faithfully portrayed by David Newell, a talkfilm player who is rapidly entering the ranks of the notnbles. Also a Micky Mouse Cartoon. Prices 2s lOd and Is 6d. Children 6d downstairs.