AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 5 October 1929, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

J EVERYBODY# PICTURES. *. ■ “VAMPING VENUS” TO-NIGHT. “ King Cassidy of Ireland !” Tliat’s the title worn by Charlie Murray in his latest hilarious comedy special, “ yamping Venus,” a First National offering, .which comes to the Princess Theatre to-night. >■ As King Cassidy, boss of his ward in New York and ruler

. of the political fortunes in his district, / Murray triumphs over all. It is when /; he comes home to his wife, Maggie I (played by Louise Fazenda) that Mur- ' ray quietly lays aside his crown and Maggie is boss of the roost. These two famous fun makers never had a funnier* picture than “Vamping Venus,” and when they go into , the sequences, showing both in ancient Greece,, accomplished by means of Cassidy’s dream when he is knocked out in a cabaret brawl, the ifuu really comes fast and furious. Eddie Cline directed this . laugh opus in skilful manner, and a -clever supporting cast includes Thelma Todd," Russ Powell, Joe Bonomo, Big Boy Williams, Spec O’Donnell; GUstav von Seyffertitz, Fred O’Beck, Janet McLeod, Gus Partos, Yola d’Avril and many others. “Vamping Venus” is not only a clever comedy, but it has an artistic background, stupendous sets and many beautiful Grecian girls disporting in filmy attire. The usual supports will also be shown to-night. .