Lyric Pictures

Horowhenua Chronicle, 7 May 1915, Page 2

Lyric Pictures

"Antony and Cleopatra" is the attraction for to-morrow afternoon ami ■evening at the King's Theatre, Levin. This film is reputed to he a masterpiece in living picture presentation. A peiv iod of seven months was occupied in completing it, and was acted by hundreds of actors and actresses. The story .is based upon Shakespeare's ''Antony and Cleopatra," hut it has an additional strength by the inclusion of the story of ."Agar," which has been taken . from Pietro Oossa's story of .Cleopatra. One of the strongest scenes is where Agar. who. to Cleopatra, has been over-appreciative of Antony's kindness, and who at the risk of her life saves Antony from assassination by conspirators, is thrown by tho jealous Queen into the river to be devoured by crocodiles. It is a wonderfully effective item. Every part of the film is a beautifully staged picture pourtraying luxury and magnificence, and we are told that it cost double the amount to produce that "Quo Vadis" cost.