AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 25 June 1932, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODY’S PICTURES. > "MURDER ON THE SECOND FLOOR.’’ Here is entertainment of a definite popular calibre. The fantastic story is r written with skill and showmanship, and all the intriguing qualities are brought to the fore by good team work and. competent direction. Good supports '/ WESTLAND TALKIES CIRCUIT. The following programme will be presented by "Westland Talkies Circuit at the various centres during next week: "THE FLOOD.’’ "The Flood,” Columbia’s latest offering which will be screened during the coming week is a spectacular drama, of broad, tremendous sweep. It has a clever blending of great human interest appeal and vivid action. In it one sees the mighty waters of the Mississippi unleashed in angry turbulence. Its locale is Riverside, a sleepy,, old town by a sluggish river. Hypocrisy, envy, jealousy, and greed, poisonous human emotions, smoulder and flame; and the great river, like the humans on its banks, becomes turbulent. Its swollen waters, rise and crash through manmade barricades. The flood quenches the name of scandal, and in a highly dramatic, surprising denouement, a small town girl finds love and /happiness.

Lovely Eleanor Boardman plays the part of Joan Marshall, the heroine, with a finished artistry that proves her acting ability. Monte Blue, already famed for his able characterisations, surpasses himself in this picture. David Newell is a convincing villian. James Tinling’s direction wilf (increase his established reputation. The supports will be found to be a specially attractive ; set of short enjoyable items.