AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 July 1917, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

MCLEAN’S PICTURES. “THE WASTED YEARS”—TO-NIGHT No finer picture lias come from the studios of tlie Mutual Coy. than this five big reel adaption, “The Wasted Years,’’ which is t« he shown by McLean’s Pictures this evening.- Its qualities, both as a spectacle and r play, arc of the hight-st order, and i: is interpreted bv an efficient' cast, headed by that eminent and versatile actor, “Crane Vilbur,” a part, which gives him many opportunities for superb acting, which he portrays in " manner which stamps him as one- of the greatest actors of the times. The story is descriptive of life from youth to old age, a life which has not been spent wisely. The reproach" for not, having availed himself of exceptional opportunities demands special mention in Mr Wilbur’s work, and his successful efforts prove a revelation as ho thinks—“Of the seed I’ve sown in pleasure, The harvest I’m reaping in pain Could I put my life a few years dock, Would I live that life again One of 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 bo I know not-—hut 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 Mtra,” will be found to be as interesting ns ever; while the complete orchestra will dispense special music adopted for this great production.