AMUSEMENTS
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“BIRD OF PARADISE.” '‘Bird of Paradise,” loathing DolarOg del Rio, Joel Mc'O'-’ea j,n it'he stel'-ar role s and including a strong supporting cast, is the picture of more than usual merit to Re screened at the Princess Theatre to-night. The censor has recommended it for adult audience s only. I‘Bird oft Pqradise,” ,a romance of ■the Southern iSea s , has a grand showmanship tradition behind it. For a whole decade it was the outstanding stage attraction of the Western continent 'and Grealb Britain. It was a play of sudh intense appeal that it drew repeat audiences year after year. Ten road companies at a time played it throughout the United States. It ran a year in London. It earned its autho r |£125,000. It made star after star in its .legitimate dramatic career. The pid'ure depicts the life, rituals and customs of Hawaiians, and the story is one of gripping and dramatic qualities, dealing with the lore of a w.hite man foT a native girl. ■ There i s a good supporting programme
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Hokitika Guardian, 22 July 1933, Page 3
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176AMUSEMENTS Hokitika Guardian, 22 July 1933, Page 3
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