KING’S THEATRE.

Pahiatua Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 31362, 18 January 1923, Page 5

KING’S THEATRE.

NO DEFENCE.” A siirring Western story full of intense action with William Duncan in tli© leading role is to he the feature at th© King’s this evening. These gripping stories of th© west a-r© wcil-knowm by on© and all and William Duncan needs no introduction whatever. He has made for himself a reputation as a man of th© open, fighting his way in every foot of the pirtu're and this film is no exception to th© general rule. Edith Johnson his co-star, is seen as a young society girl full of charm and eeuitage. Duncan secretly marries her and goes into the Northwest to make his fortune as a« minor. A partner of his turns ©rooked and kills tlu\ third member of the trio. He accuses Manning (William Duncan) of tin- crin’.o ami from that time. Manning is a. hunted man. The Northwest Mounted Police chase him through the wiihlcrness of the Canadian Northwest. He hides in an Indian encampment and gradually fiimls his way back home onV’ to find that his wife, believing him dead has march'd attain. Here Miss Johnson is responsible for some very fine action. After many trying experiences the pair are happily re-unit oil. The picture contains many darinjr stunt, s and hair-breath escapes tlirouohoud. which will not lail to keep the audience in a continual state of excitement. A very _ strong support,ino hill will he shown in support of the feature.