AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 September 1928, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES. “ PALS FIRST ” TO-NIGHT.

Lloyd Hughes, screen star, is thanking his lucky stars that lie has no tattoo marks on his right arm. For if lie had, Lloyd might be languishing in a gaol-house to-day.. Not a. real one, of course. Just- a. reel one. But even a reel gaol-house is unpleasant. No prison, cells for Lloyd if lie can help it. It all came about during the filming of “ Pals First,” the new First National comedy-drama, which comes to-night to the Princess Theatre. The handsome star is seen in the role of . a tramp, who masquerades as the owner of a fine Southern mansion. He puts over the deception on two coloured caretakers, and with the aid of a couple of his hobo and crook pals, prepares to rifle the house. But at the last moment the masquerading is seen through, and the Federal authorities are summoned. Hughes is suspected of being a notorious escaped convict: His arm is scan ned for the tell-tale tattoo mark. Luckily for Lloyd, it doesn’t exist. “Pals First” has the best surprise ending of the movie season. It’s almost too good to he true. Featured with Hughes in the sparkling comedy-drama is Dolores Del Rio, beautiful Mexican heiress, whose sensational screen climb is one of the modern wonders of Hollywood. Others included in the cast are : Alec Francis, George Cooper, Edward Earle, Hamilton 'Mor'se, George Reed. Alice Nichols, and A 1 Belcher. Edwin Carewe produced and directed “Pals First ” for First National release: The supports on Friday, are; Topical, further chapters of “ The Return of the Riddle Rkler” serial and a good comedy. 011 Monday next patrons will have the pleasure of seeing a picture which has had a big run in all the larger cities of New Zealand, Son ell and Son,” a picture everyone will like.