AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 March 1931, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES. BEBE DANIELS SCORES WITH Fine dramatic per form an CI. IN “ALIAS FRENCH GERTIE.” Radio Pictures’ newest vehicle foi Bebe Daniels, “Alias French Gertie,’ to-night (Tuesday) at the Princesi Theatre, reveals another amazing t'i umph for that already celebrated sta of the audible celluloid. Distinguish ed for her genuinely illustrious per fonnance as a singing sensation ii Radio Pictures’ “Rio Rita,” Miss Dan iels displays new and astonishing p°" er as an actress of dramatic forceful ness in her role of a clever fomal “racketeer.” “Alias French Gertie” may be considered Miss Daniels’ mos ( serious characterisation in the talkies Concerned with an expose of the smooth methods of high society crooks the story, thrilling and vividly enacted, allows Miss Daniels broad scope for her latest talents as a dramatic player of distinction. The underworld atmosphere is startlingly real and exciting, and much of it is due to tlr splendid playing of the leading performers, Miss Daniels and Ben LyonThis is Ben Lyon’s first appearance opposite the glamorous Bebe and spirited and sympathetic performances are giyen by the two. Bebe is portrayed in the dual role of .a French maid and crook. The port calls upon her to speak a good bit of French and the argot of the underworld. The pictui'e reveals a smoothness which must be attributed to the fine direction of George Archainbaud. With a deftness which never betrays itself it is so cleverly handled, the dramatic situations build to a strong and satisfying denouement which rounds out a smartly done talking photoplay. Good supports. Prices 2/10, 1/6, children 6d downstairs.