AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 4 September 1931, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

£VERYBODYS PICTURES. TO-NIGHT AND SATURDAY. MARION DAVIES IN “THE BATCHELOR FATHER.” “The Batchelor Father,” showing to-night at the .Princess Theatre as a new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer talking pic- ' tare, stars Marion Davies’ talents. “The Batchelor Father” is Miss Davies’ fourth -dialogue film, her first having been “Marianne,” directed by Rpbt. Z. Leonard, who also directed her new picture. “The Gay Nineties” was the, last film appearance of the popular star. Heading the supporting cast and again playing the title role he .created on the stage both iy, America, and London is 0. Aubrey Smith, British veteran of the. theatre, who was brought from London for the part. Although Smith lias appeared in British talkies, this is the first Hollywood role. Ralph Forbes, popular leading man, plays opposite Miss Davies in the romantic lead. His last films were “A Lady of Scandal,” and “Her Wedding Night.” According to oversea preview critics, this is Miss Davies’ funniest talkie establishing a new screen standard of humour and hilarity. The picture, has been filmed with abundant production values and Miss Davies’ neif costume ensembles are bound to interest the feminine audiences. .Also.,J Chapter 1 of “finger Prints.” the’* great'- Secret Service, serial, with Kenneth Harlan and Edna Murphy. Fox News, Comedy - ancLCartoon.