AMUSEMENTS.
EVERYBQDYS PICTURES. ‘ ‘ SUNSH INE OF PAR A DIKEALLEY ’ TO-NICH T. The star picture at the Princess Theatre to-night is founded on the old song of twenty years ago, “The Sunshine of Paradise Alley.” Barbara lied ford, who heads the cast in the role of- Sunshine O’Day, is one of the most, popular younger stars of the screen. Since her first leading role with Bill Hart in “ Tumbleweeds,” she has been climbing rapidly to her present enviable position among the first rank star's. Nigel Barrie, who first claimed popular attention as a stage dancer, lias been, appearing before tlie camera for several years. He lias- recently returned to the United States after a. prolonged starring engagement with. UFA, producers of “ Variety ” and other sensationally successful German pictures. Barrie has one of his typical characterisations in “ Sunliim of Paradise Alley.” Another male star of note, Kenneth McDonald, plays the male lead opposite Miss Bedford. McDonald has recently completed a series of action dramas in which he was starred. Tui Lorraine, the only native, of New Zealand in American pictures. : s a, recent recruit from .the stage. Making her stage debut at an early age as a dancer, she later joined a circus .as a-tight rope, walker. In this oroduefiou she is called upon to perform on a clothes line, well above the spectacular New York' street scene that is one of the features of the production. M.ax Davidson and Max Asclier, two well known,. character players, Lucille Lee Stew-art, sister of Anita, Gayne {Williams, one of the blackest of screen villains, and Park Jones, of stage fame, are among tlie others.
A topical, scenic ancl comedy will also be shown.
On Monday next the picture everyone has been waiting for “.Sorrell and Son,” will be presented at the Princess Theatre for one night only, so patrons arc advised to hook their seats early. Special prices: Circle 2s; stalls Is 6cl; children under. 12,- 6d ; over 12, Is.
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Hokitika Guardian, 29 September 1928, Page 3
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