McLEAN’S PICTURES.

Hokitika Guardian, 8 May 1924, Page 1

McLEAN’S PICTURES.

“PINTO” FRIDAY. McLean’s Pictures present on Friday night a Goldwyn picture, "Pinto” “starring Mabel Xormand. Pinto is a girl of the West who has grown up under the guardianship of live ranchmen in whose care her father left her when he died. Her daring exploits ell her pony legs nearly drive the cowboys on the ranch to distraction. Consequently they are overjoyed at the news that Pinto is to go to Xetv York for a year to visit ■ with Pop Audrey. Pinto whizzes along at a speed only possible in a Mabel Normand picture. Pinto lauds like a bombshell in New Pork society, bonifies a reception, lassoes a lover. exposes a domestic triangle, and returns lo Arizona with a new eel of table manners and a sweetheart. A real triumph for the funniest comedienne on the film. A wonderful face. Mabel Xormand is the most liberally imitated comedienne in the world, but do you know of one actress who can even remotely approach her? “Pinto" reveals her in a thousand entrancing moods. The supports include the serial "The Timber Queen.” a ( hristie comedy “For Love or Money,” a Topical Budget, and an educational “The Cliilkot Cubs.”

Saturday—“ The Road to London” starring Bryant Washburn. It is a rollicking romance, an exciting adventure of a trim Vault in a strange land, who kidnaps a strange girl. Produced at the exact spots mentioned in the story, it discloses Piccadilly Circus. Charing Cross, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, tile Houses of Parliament. Buckingham I’wince. Thames River and Old Windsor Castle. Coming—“ The ICOth. Chance”, from I’.thel M. Dell's novel.

A CAPITAL EXTERTAI X.MEXT. The Humphrey Bishop Comdey Coy. appeared at the Princess r l livutre last night for a one night season and were greeted with a crowded and very enthusiastic audience. From the moment the orchestra opened until the fund drop of the curtain there was

not a dull moment. Item tollowcd item in rapid succession and one aim all were good. There was a combination of musical revile, comedy and opera blended together with capital clfeet. The orchestra itself wa- one of the features of the presentation. Full of life and vim, il was an entertainment in itself and was capably led hy Air Humphrey. Their opening selection ami alter tin* interval were specially recognised hy the large audience and encore- were given. Throughout the accompaniments w.-re of a very ean.dd'* nature and the players w ere under renuirkilhle control. Ihe soln-ists wviv in good voice, while several pretty duel- were given with decided success. The male quartette won their wav at cnee and were welcomed mi every appearance. The coinedv items were some ol the most attractive on the programme anil put the audience in the best ol humor. Tim whole pre-cntation was a thoroughly successful and enjoyable one end local patrons will have nothing but pleasant re( oiled ions ol the visit of ilie combination. The Company lot t Hokitika thi. morning and appear at Reef ton to-night.