AMUSEMENTS

Hokitika Guardian, 16 January 1933, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

E V ERYBODY3’ PICTURES. TO-NIGHT AND TUESDAY. “DEVIL’S LOTTERY.” Elissa Landi, avlio scored, so successfully in “Tiie Yellow Ticket,” portrays a type of role in “Tlevi.’s Lottery,” the i’.ox picture at tlie Princess Theatre.Vd'.; bhe appeal's as a woman. whom scandal has. breamed harct , because she lias .been the selection of her coinpaiiy.and beyoine. a social outcast. Already' established as an actress of. sp.endid capa.b.di.tie.s, Miss i Landi in this picture''gives," Avhat is unquestionably tile best performance of. her career. “Devil’s Lottery,” based ■on Nalbro Bartley’s most,, successful, '•novel, embraces the elements of rp- : malice, mystery, struggle, pathos and comedy- It is a powerful .'drama tie- : picting ivhat happens io people w ho be; come suddenly rich ay the. result of gambling. . Victor McLaglen enacts the most vital male role, a paid that-gives. lum_ the bgst opportunity, he has .enjoyed in. any of-his recent pictures. .... ,', Others deserving mention for their, convincing characterisations are. Beryl Mercer, Rolph Morgan, Alexander •Kirkland, Paul Oayanagh and .Herbert. Mundin., The comedy ..work of Mundin stands out in .bold ..relief. The picture was directed % Sam: Tay;?.-: lor, who is deserving much credit* for his deft handling,-:./ of the large.-; cast and the many dramatic situations. Guy Bolton is credited with the adaptation. A ■ good supporting programme will also be shown-, •‘.-.i.