AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 30 September 1929, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

IyCRYBODYi PICTURES. • “ RILEY THE cot* 1 ’ TO-NIGHT. ’/FaiTell Macdbriald has scored another tremendous success in,“Riley the Cop,” • Ftot/Fijms production whjch opens tonight at the Princess “Theatre. It is Jbhh Ford’s tWenty-tfourth production tdr jPoX, an ebceellent comedy-drama by 'daWes 'Orueh anil Fred ’Stanley, based i ’o n , bf a New'York'patMacdonald, who has appeared in hiany of Ford’s pictures/m the lhst nihe years, was elevated to stardom as a result of his ex\celjeni and consistent work under the Fox'banner. Ford, in selecting the

•first starring vehicle for this outstanding comedian,, has. rare judg-

addition to a well-knit story, inteliigbhtly told, he has surrounded the star with an exceptional cast, headed by Louise Fazenda and including Nancy -Drexel and 1 David Rollins. are RiTly Bevan, Mildred Boyd, ' Ferdinand Schumann-Heink, Harry Schultz,/Tom Wilson, 0tt0,.. Fries .' and ,Mike Donlin.• !>sFith';inuch of the action centering in Europe, Ford has made commendable use of knowledge of Munich arid "Paris. It is said that Winfieid.Sheehan sent Ford to. 'Europe on a special mission for background forJt Riley the Cop.” If that is .true the redirector (has. more., than justified his faith in his prowess. Authenticity is apparent, in every scene. Judged as comedy," the production ranks with ;the best pictures ; made in America or .abroad. <There is no forcing the issue. Situation leads to .situation,, until a satisfactory climax is reached after gales of laughter. The /'photography is gorgeous. A topical and comedy will also be ! , included in the programme to-night. Selections by the orchestra. On Tuesday ‘‘Shadows of the Night,” v featuring “ Flash, the Wonder Dog,”

with' Lawrence Gray arid Louise Lorraine. •