AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 5 November 1932, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

vVERY BOfIWS ;pi CT U R E S. Winm«, Liflitirter fold: ‘lherles Butter-.

The 'Tfitieslf- combination in all-round

for audiences ranging in to, sixty is achieved in ‘“Side Show,” :| the, Pridclsi»,|3^af|^ ; } thati'<ihtt« distinctly different novel ’ Light- | Her ’with Charles Butteriyorfeh for comedy results,, is one . cf .its_ high: lights.. of tkofce • alone, WDuld' be enough to ''make : the picture; an 1 iun. r ßoth together, they niake, it p..y of .Jhe rarest ttouflr, reviewer’s luck ito enjoy. ; ;It.alLhe^r- - in the vast difference' between .the Lightner and Butterworth brands of humour, which pfoduce the most intoxicating mixture known, . There are the freaks, • stunts and animals to please,the kidd es. Ihe picture _isi i interest in thjs yet never does the, story Ipse, /itself in its colour?, ulibackground. Eyalvn Cook provide the Joye interest which, the picture;,reyoives. -Cppk ; , gives a- splendid peiifp&ftge as .the young nailer, untibher; sisteyj. atpps into the. \ A. iriQVOj'; poignant love story i. has •e.ldopi Ibeep brought to the aueen.

Bei\fi?en her " inolhents of clowning, in which she substitutes her Humourous, side show freaks—such cs hula, girt,' fife diver and cannibal —Wniiiie Lightne'r demonstrates her versatility, It is she who is |oi'h between ldve for the barker and for her younger sister who also loves him. The' large supporting’ cast includes beside the well known circus freaks several'“players who contribute much to heighten; both i comedy and dramatic interest. Outstanding are Matthew.Betsjj as the yjllainotis boss, canvas man,, and G.uy Kibble, who plays the part of the genial and occasionally inebriated cir-J cus; owner. They are both actors of exceptional ability, worthy of more than passing mention, f/ouise Carver lei® jier very striking^face on which bang a- board as'tiffe bearded lady, Kdward' Morgan ,' ’Jhcniparative new- : 'corner, handles a small part in a par-' 'tieularly apt manner. RoyiDel Ruth' is -responsible fcr the. . competent direction.

There are good supports. Prices, 2/3, 1/6, children 6d. downstairs.