POLLARD’S PICTURES.

Grey River Argus, 27 May 1922, Page 2

POLLARD’S PICTURES.

At the matinee to-day and to-night Pollard’s will screen at tho Opera House “Respectable By Proxy,” a big comedy’ drama. On next Wednesday evening, ‘"‘The Sky Pilot,” a big First National feature with all tho wonderful thrill that made tho book, will bo presented. Ralph Connors’s lovable character “Tho Sky Pilot” comes to life in a splendid picturisation of the wellknown and popular novel. Not only is it artistic, it is also thrilling with incidents that stand out as a notable achievement. 'Notice: No picture entertainments will bo presented by Pollard's on Sunday' at Runanga, Blackball or Greymouth. DEMPSEY-CARPENTIER FIGHT. At the Opera House on Monday and Tuesday evenings, Air D. B. O’Connor will present the official pictures of the great fight between. Dempsey* and Carpentier. The interest evoked by th? historic contest last .Inly is everywhere being revived by* the exhibition of this remarkably* .successful film. Throughout tho Dominion record audiences have

added to the universal acclamation with which the pictures of the great fight have been received. Tn the 5000 feet which comprise the film, the camera man has recorded every incident of note in connection with the preliminaries, tho training of tho contestants, the gathering of the huge crowds, reviving in the screen spectator that sense of eager anticipation which set tho world agog with excitement on July 2 last. The actual light itself is depicted in the clearest detail with special “close-up” views of tho important moments, particularly in tho second round, when Carpentier made tho terrific onslaught which almost, but not quite, won him the championship of the 1 world, together with a tidy fortune. One of the features of the film is tho introduction of “slow motion’’ pictures of part of the first round which afford the student, of boxing an interesting analysis of the methods of the champions. Hundreds of ladies have everywhere attended the screening of this film, which the “Now Zealand Times” describes as “a picture with the thrill of reality, aglow with good nature and sportsmanship; a great lesson in pluck and endurance and in chivalry for old and young, for man and woman alike.” The juices are -/■ and I/- plus tax. Seats may be reserved at The Bristol, ’phone 261.