AMUSEMENTS.

Northland Age, Volume 21, Issue 17, 7 August 1922, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

NORTHLAND PICTURES. Programme for August. August 9 —“ Shadow of Lightning Ridge” Snowy Baker; also Special Comedy “ His New Job” Charlie Chaplin. August 12—“ Challenge of the Law” William Russell; “ Little Grey Mouse,” Lousie Lovely. Double Programme. August 16—“ We Can’t Have Everything” All Star. August 19—“ Checkers ” a Fox Special; the Greatest Racing Drama Ever Screened. August 23—“ Chickens” Comedy Drama August 26—“ Road Demon” Tom Mix August 30 —“ Food for Scandal” Wanda Hawley.

Wednesday’s programme has as the lead something quite unusual for Kaitaia. Picture patrons will have the chance of seeing “Snowy” Baker in the hero’s part in “The Shadow of Lightning Ridge,” an Australian picture. “Shadow,” the part taken by "Snowy,” is a mysterious outlaw. He is striving to right a great injustice, and in the course of his task has to bear much unmerited opprobrium. Much of the picture is taken in bush which was the actual hunting-ground of the notorious bushranger, Burke, and depicts some of the most picturesque and rugged scenery in New South Wales. There are seven thrilling, enthralling acts, and there should be a treat in store for those who see this picture. The writer has seen one big “Snowy” Baker picture, and wondered at the time why we do not have more Australian pictures. Several natives of Australia, including Baker, are taking big parts in the picture world, and there is scenery in Australia second to nothing in the world, whilst the light is unequalled for film work. Another unusual feature of Wednesday’s programme will be a screamingly funny Charlie Chaplin comedy, “Her New Job.” The 6th episode of “The King of the Circus” will appear. Special prices for this programme. “The Challenge of the Law,” the principal picture of Saturday’s programme has William Russell in the role of Capt. Bruce Cavanaugh, of the North-West Mounted Police. The scene is laid out beyond Calgary. Cavanaugh is deputed by the colonel in charge to put a stop to fur smuggling from Canada into the States. The police are viewed with detestation by the smugglers, and when the captain marches right into their exchange his life is attempted by one of the leaders. Madeline du Barre, daughter of one of the leaders, wins the love of Cavanaugh, The latter is placed in the unfortunate position of having to sentence to 10 years’ imprisonment the father of the girl he loves. Madeline helps the smugglers to secure the escape of Du Barre. In this attempt the captain’s aide is killed. The smugglers escape into Mexico where Cavanaugh follows them. An exciting chase follovfs, at the end of which Madeline, to save her father, declares she shot the policeman. Cavanaugh takes her back to Calgary, but her father follows and tells the true story of the killing of the policeman by Lafitte, who was afterwards shot as a traitor by Du Barre. This is a tense and gripping drama. The second picture has Louise Lovely in the part of heroine in “The Little Grey Mouse.” This is a story of an altogether different stamp. Stephen Gray has married Beverly Arnold, who is later on responsible for his literary success. He despises her for her retiring ways, not knowing it is her genius which has given him a reputation. His treatment of her becomes brutal, and he becomes infatuated with Hedda Kosster, a sculptress. Beverley finally has to leave him, and under advice of her friends blooms out as a bird of paradise. She writes a brilliant book and her husband after divorcing her, tries to become friendly again. There are several tense moments in this fine play. A Mutt and Jeff cartoon, “ Politicians,” and a Fox World’s and Australian News complete a big programme.