AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 25 August 1931, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

iVKRYBODYt PICTURES. ‘‘LIGHTNIN” TO-NIGHT. ' Comedy vies with drama in “Lightnin,” Will Rogers’ latest Fox Movietone picture tjo be screened tonight (Tuesday). As the habitually idle whimsidal old tippler and dreamer, “Lightnin’ Bil Jones,” Rogers, has a roie that excels his remarkably characterisations in “They Had to See Pans” and ‘‘So this is London.” Rogers does not rip open the divbrce evil, but pokea good fun at it. It is, perhaps, the best entertainment the screen has produced. A supporting cast, headed by Louise Dressier, contributes much to the success of the picture. Miss Dressier portrays “Lightpin’s” wife arid while famous for her riiother f-oles, gives a performance that surpasses all her previous efforts. Others are Helen Cohan, youngest daughter of\George M. Colien, who riujco her screen debut in this. picture,' Joel McCrea, Jason Richards, Luke Cosgrave, Frank Campeau, j. M.-Kerrigan, Ruth Warren, Sharon Lynn, Joyce Compton, Rex Bell and Charlotte Walker.

BOXING CLUB BALL. Wednesday night is to become history! The Boxing Club who so jealously guard their reputation of pleasing patrons are holding their annual ball. Music means action when the Black Hand strikes up arid the High Master hiinself; will take a- turn at the piano. Extras will be supplied by Ernie Cook’s “Bachelor Band” which need no introduction. The catering is in capable hands and a first class supper ordered. The Golden Coast Art Union will be drawn under Police supervision at il p.m. But listen to this, included in a mixed programme to suit all dancers is a» “Lucky. Spot” carrying a prize of a trip to the Glacers or a car for a day at, the Lake, generously donated by the West Coast Motors. — What a night! '