MAORILAND PICTURES.
, TO-MORROW’S FILM. “Hidden Pearls” is claimed to be one of the most beautiful, interesting, and unique features that Paramount, has yet produced. It is a veritable triumph in production, a marvel of cinematography, and a film of unusual strength, and it will be heralded bypatrons of the greatest pictures and a feature by which tho standard of other features will be set. Its features that unique sensation of the screen—Sessue Hayakawa, supported by none other than Jack Holt, Who created such a profound impression by his effort in “The Little American.’ There is an atmosphere of romance surrounding this picture that gives it mag- . netic charm. Seldom lias Hayakawa had such opportunities to display his abilities as he has in this feature; especially written for him, it suits him wonderfully well. The sccuie settings are produced wonderfully well. The island scenes arc real to a degree, and the customs of the tribes produced in a very convincing and telling fashion. And since this feature deals with the modern world as well as the rough life of the islands, it is of such strength that will make it on a par with “The | Cheat.” I
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Otaki Mail, Volume 26, 25 August 1919, Page 3
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196MAORILAND PICTURES. Otaki Mail, Volume 26, 25 August 1919, Page 3
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