AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 August 1927, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS’ pictures

THE BEAUTV PRIZE” TO-MGH’

Patrons of tlio Princess Tlieatre will 1<.:: treated to one of the most entertaining screen plays in “The Beauty Prize,” the new Metro-Goldwyn-Mnyer picture, with Viola Dana and Pat. O’Malley in the leading roles. Its delightful humour and comedy, its dramotic plot, and fascinating treatment of a gigantic beauty contest, provide exceptional screen fare. Adapted to the screen from Nina Wilcox Putnam's story in the “Bed Book Magazine,” this picture is ail excellent example of what may be accomplished by a plausible theme, intelligent direction, and capable players. Director Ll’oyd Ingraham lias skilfully blended comedy and drama, and the finished product is a tribute to his ability. The story concerns itself with a pretty girl who enters a beauty contest, and is chosen to represent her State at the national finals. Her wonderful charms again bring her victory, and when she is acclaimed by the papers as a wealth’,society debutante, the whole country pays her homage. Feeling that she lias triumphed under false pretences, the girl gives her prize to the second finalist, and tries to hide from the publicity she has won. From this the picture sweeps to a most unusual’ climax. Altogether it is a really novel and entertaining production, with a delightful human interest that ensures it a hearty welcome from all screen enthusiasts. Miss Dana’s excellent portrayal of tlm contest winner adds much to her reputation as one ol the screen’s foremost comediennes. This role is an ideal one lor a star of her vivacity and talent in comedy work, and she is even more (harming than in the recent Metro-Goldwyn-Mnyer picture, “ The Great Love,” and “Along Came Ruth.” fn support is popular Pat. O’.Malley, featured player of "Tile White Desert.” . Others in the cast are Edward Con- ‘ nofly, Edith Ynrke, Eddie Phillips and ' Eunice Moore. 1 A scenic, screen snapshots, and a ' comedy also will he shown. 1 On .Monday next “ The Marriage 1 License,” starring Walter McGrail and ' Alma Rubens.