AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 27 September 1929, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYB PICTURES. S?D CHAPLIN AND BETTY BALFOUR TO-NIGHT. Sy<l Chaplinin his newest comedy, V Skirts,” the Metro-Goldwyii-Alayer film . now 'At' the Princess Theatre, is jhstohe long, loud laugh. To-night the aiidieiice will laugh until the floors fcffeak. The film starts with Chaplin attempting to aid his wife and motlier-Sn-law its they pack for a vacation trip, . nhd ends with their return amid a hftilstOrm of flying fists. In the intelriih there are some wildly amusing cbihedy chases, a trick dog, a splendid '■ tabafet scene, one of Syd Chaplin’s justly, famous female impersonations, "and a host of other laughable matters. It is One of the most amusing comedies that has come to town in a dog’s age. The cast is a splendid one, and most of thO faces are “new faces.” Betty Balfour, one Of London’s noted beauties,, has the leading feminine role, and prtoves to be not only beautiful, but al6o a 'talented comedienne. Others in the caste who show up to decided advantage ate Nancy Rigg, Anne Esmond, • Dikna Wilson, and Enid Stamp Taylor, a London heiress. The picture is comjSact, finished, fast of movement, and a joy to the judge of quality in photoplays. The usual, supports including Serial will also be shown. Selections by the Orchestra and usual prices.