MAORILAND PICTURES.

Shannon News, 22 December 1925, Page 3

MAORILAND PICTURES.

“THE HIDDEN CODE” TO-NIGHT. T.q those who relish the nerve tingling exhilaration of unadulterated excitement “The Hidden Code” is recommended, the photoplay which is to hold the place of honour' on the screen at the Maioriland Theatre tonight. This picture is a veritable loop-the-loop of action; it starts with a huge explosion and struggles, hairbristliing climaxes and surprises tread so closely upon one another that the time which it takes to l run. o.ff the pictures passes in a twinkling. COLLEEN MOORE IN “SALLY.” “Sally,” the . ' successful musical comedy, which was so> popular in New Zealand, is now on. the movies, presented by First National with Colleen Moore as the fetar, and is being shown at the Matotrilahd Theatre tomorrow night. Colleen Moore brings this quaint and loveable heroine to the screen with a newness and originality all her own. Her interpretation of the role is declared to exceed in- charm and poignant appeal any Of her past characterizations. The supports include Charlie Chaplin as “The Pilgrim.” “WHEN BEARCAT WENT DRY.” CHRISTMAS EVE THRILLER. “Bearcat” is the nickname given to the young boy who is the hero of the Christmas Elve picture. He returns from his exile whijther he has been driven by Revenue officers who are seeking out illicit stills. As the boy looks down from the mountainside, he sees Blossom, the girl he loves, in another man’s arms. From that day on there is war to the knife between Bearcat and Hendersom Yet when the time- comes for his revenge, the boy tries to save his enemy’s life, in one of the most thjiilling. scenes ever depicted oh the screen. To the great army of readers who have found delight in the thrilling tales of Bret Hafte, James Fenimore Cooper, and John F©x, Jnr., and revelled in their tales of virile, redblooded men and women, an unlimited pleasure is in store in witnessing “When Bearcat Went Dry,’’ which will be the attraction 1 at the local theatre on Christinas Eve. “DOWN HOME” ON CHRISTMAS NIGHT. In these days of continual rush and hurry a picture witth all the chartn and beauty of real country life has a strong appeal. And “Down Home,” the new Irvin V. Willatt production hooked for Shannon for Christmas Night, is as refreshing as the wholesome atmosphere which surrounds it. “Down Home” is a powerful play of human passions, and desires, with the pure, unswerving devotion of a young and beahtiful girl for her weak and decrepit father as the central theme. How, with her aid ahd tender care, and the- inspiration offered by the kindly village minister, he is lifted to a better and Higher life, forms, a story that will hold your interest from beginning to end.