AMUSEMENTS

Hokitika Guardian, 19 September 1933, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

EVERYBODY'S PICTURES. “SIX HOURS TO LIVE." International intrigue, mystery, romance and drama, have been combined, in masterful manner to make “Six Hours to Live,” at the Princess Theatre one of the most entertaining pictures of the year. Warner Baxter is immense in one of the most colourful roles of his career,. that of “Captain Paul Onslow,.” diplomat, who struggles •single-handed to save Ins. small country from the hands of powerful neighbours. The picture takes its title from the circumstance that- the life of Baxter, a victim of the plotting of enemy power s at a disarmament conference at Geneva, Switzerland, is briefly, extended, in order to accomplish everything he wishes to do. Miriam Jordan, beautiful and charming young English actress, shares the romantic honours with Baxter and John Boles. She displays unusual talent and personality and is s o Utterly charming that her success in pictures is already an assured fact.Boles, of course, gives a satisfactory performance as always, 'and his gorgeous voice, heard briefly at the conclusion of the picture, gives the production -;an "ethereal-like beauty. George Marion, as an eccentric scientist, has the best role he has enjoyed since he played old “Chris” in “Annie Christie.” He is always an .excellent per* former, and .this role gives him “full scope-for his best work. • Beyyl Mercer" Avins Herself new sympathy by her interpretation of a war mother, and Irene Ward is more than satisfactory in a minor role. “Six Hours to Live” is a daring undertaking, and that it is such a powerful, dramatic entertainment is due not only to the fine work of the cast, hut owes also a large debt to the inspired direction of William Hieterle. He has handled' a difficult subject with his touch of a master. The photography by John Seitz is in the mood of the story, and adds much to the beauty of the production.