McLEAN’S PICTURES.

Hokitika Guardian, 23 July 1917, Page 1

McLEAN’S PICTURES.

‘THE WASTED YEARS.’—TUESDAY I No finer picture has come from the studios of tiie Mutual Coy. • than this , five bjg reel adaption. “The Wasted', j.Years,” which is to he shown by Ale-/ Lean’s Pictures on Tuesday night. Tts .finalities, both as a spectacle and a play, are of the hight.st order, and it Is interpreted by an efficient' l cast, headed by that eminent and versatile actor, “Crane M ilbur,” a part which aiyes him many opportunities for superb acting, wlpeh lie portrays in a 1 ihapner which stamps him as one 1 of the greatest actors of the times. The. story is descriptive of l-ife from youth' 1 to old age, a life which lias npt been ' spenlfc wisely. The reproach for not, having availed himself of exceptional • 'opportunities demands special mention ‘ in Air Wilbur’s work, and his success!, ■.ltd efforts prove a revolution as he thinks—“Of the seed I’ve-sown in pleasure, . The harvest I’m reaping in pain Could I put my life a Few years t>acif, Would I live that life again J One °f those poets—which is it ? ; Somewhere or another sings ; That ‘the crown of sorrow’s sorrow • . Is remembering, happier (things.’, What the crown of sorrow’s sorrow may be T know not—but this I know: It sometimes lightens the years that are now To think of the. years ago!”/ The Eleventh Episode of the most popular of all serials, “The Mysteries of Myra,” will be* found to bo.as interesting as ever; while the complete orchestra will dispense special music adapted for this great production.