AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 26 August 1929, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYB PICTURES.

“ROSE MARIE’ ’—TO-NIGHT ...Lovers of the phenomenally successful stage play “Rose Marie’’ have a 1 niost unusual treat in store for them 1 •at the Princess Theatre to-night when Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s lavish screen ; version’ of the great roihancei will be screened. In addition to telling the enchanting story all over again—with’ alt the realism the screen makes pos-sible—-the fragrant romance of Rose Marie, the relentless hatred of the outlaws, the stirring deeds of the North-West Mounted, and the mental and phyiscal conflicts of* the hunted Jim Kenyon—the entire production is set against a background of Nature’s supreme loveliness that has never before'been equalled on the screen. , /Joan Crawford plays the role of Rose Marie. This beautiful and talented' young actress- assumes the personality add naive tomboyishness of the daughter of the Canadian woods with wonderful artistry;- Opposite her, James Murray gives a most convincing performance in the role of Jim Kenyon. It will be recalled that Murray was ■’discovered” by ace director King Vidor; arid there is no doubt about the ability of this most promising young piaiyer. House Peters; an Australian born, takes the part of Sergeant Malone,; and his fine performance is a feature of the production. Polly Moran,- Creighton Hale', Lionel Belmore and Harry Gribbori also appear on the brilliant cast. Full Orchestra arid Special prices: Circle 2s, stalls Is 6d. Children-under 12, 6dv Tuesday : “Beware of Married Men.” -No one updbr .16 adiriitted.