AMUSEMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 12 September 1927, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS

' The stark realism of “The Volga Boatman,” is destined to make it one of the most talked-of pictures of the season, in the opinion of many critics. Presenting for a back-ground the maelstrom- of Russia in Revolution, has woven in romance,' melodrama and humour with a deft hand, capitalising on his sense of the spectacular without .losing the human touch. A startling contrast between the splendour of the aristocracy and the squalor, of the peasants is brought out in the picture, which follows the experience of three leading characters—a Prince, a Princess and a Volga Boatman—through the Russian Revolution. The full orchestra will be in attendance and will play the specially selected musical score for the remarkable. picture. “The Volga Boatman” will be shown at Reefton on Wednesday; at., Runanga on Thursday; at Blackball on Friday; at Waiuta, weekend, TRINITY*SHOW. The annual Daffodil Show in connection with Holy Trinity Church will takb place on Wednesday next, September 14, when it is expected there will be a' good exhibition of spring floWers and daffodils. In adidtion, a start'cUof daffodils grown by Mr D. M. Bradbury, of Christchurch, will be exhibited, and will prove an added attraction. There will also be the usual stalls—cake, sweets, jumble and work, where useful articles will be on sqk. Refreshments will be available. The show will be opened at 3 o’clock.