LYRIC PICTURES.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 10 May 1917, Page 2

LYRIC PICTURES.

Friday—"The Jungle Outcasts," an unusual and most interesting drama full of thrilling and sensational scenes in which Bostock's famous menagerie of wild animals play a leading part. Supported by a special programme, among which " Bucking Society " (a TriangleKeystone comedy), '• Alladin's wonderful Lamp" (cartoons), and "The Better Way " (a charming drama), help in the making of.a splendid evening's entertainment.

■ Sasurday—"Bootle's Baby t " a delightful London Film Cos. production of John Strange Winter's widely-read book. Although the film is put down as a drama there are, of course, many splendid touches of humour. The military taint throughout makes it particularly popular just now, and we can honestly say that you have never seen-a picture which has pleased everyone—men, women, and children—so well as this. In addition to the ordinary programme the management are showing Charles Chaplin in his greatest funniosity, " The Shop-walker," his first release by the now company.

Tuesday—"David Harum." In this picture Mr William H. Crane makes his first motion picture appearance in his famous, characterization of David Harum. It is doubtful if an American worjc of drama or fiction has ever achieved such widespread and instantaneous success as did this1 book and play. Mr Crane's wonderful portrayal of the quaint and genial old hero of this masterpiece is one of beat examples of character work ever given, making a drama of unusual merit