AMUSEMENTS.

Otaki Mail, Volume XXVIII, 8 September 1920, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

The picture programme for to-mor-row should attract inany". especially as there are two big features —the star item and a further episode of ‘‘Stingaree. ” •RIDERS OP THE PURPLE SAGE.' IN AID OP OTAKI REST RESORT. This tine picture, to be shown on Friday in aid of the funds of the Otaki rest resort, should serve a twofold purpose. AVhile giving the attendance an idea of Znne Gray’s famous novel, it will help build up a suitable memorial to our fallen heroes. We hope the attendance will be large. The picture is a great star, a storv V'V a great author, a great cast, with a" great director! William Farmini, Frank Lloyd. Znne Grey and ’Minium Fox —there are the chief figures responsible for ‘'Riders of the Purple sage.” a photo-drama of the West with a new plot. a. picture that -is colourful and fascinating, stirring ill its rush of action and incident, brimming with .the keenest drama, strong find human and poignant in it: emotional interest. The -story of "Riders of the Purple Sage” wtm bought at a great figure from its author, as Zano Grey is universally recognised as the foremost writer in his field,. The star, AA'illiani Farnuui. -, America’s most popular actor, a.n-'i ;■ absolutely peerless in his ability to portray the big lighting Lassiter, hero of the drama. The director. Frank Lloyd. i: the genius wlio made “Le. Mise;aides.” “When a Man. Sees Red,” "The Tale of Two Cities,” t»nd rr.arv other remarkable plays-