LYRIC PICTURES.

Otaki Mail, 1 December 1922, Page 3

LYRIC PICTURES.

TO-NIGHT. "THE EIRE EATER." Since Universal elevated Hoot Gibson to stardom in the five-reel special attraction class, his pictures have gone over with great popularity. His latest effort, "The Fire Eater,"' may bo seen at the Lyric Pictures to-night. It's a story by Ralph Cummins, scenarized by Harvey Gates, directed by Reaves Eason and dealing with the forest rangers and their work in behalf of the few— remaining stands of timber in the country. Additional subjects include the third chapter of "The Terror Trail" scries ("The Mine of Menace"), also a Century Comedy "Upper and Lower," and the latest International News.

TOMORROW NIGHT. "WHY GIRLS LEAVE HOME." "Why Girls Leave Home," which is -honing at the Lyric Pictures to-mor-row night (Saturday), most decidedly comes under the head of 'big pictures.' Nut only because its settings, ea*t, and other adjuncts to the story are on a most elaborate scale, but because it is big in theme and direct in treatment. The theme is a problem that many partuts have "been called upon to face. "Why Girls Leave Home" goes right at the heart of the problem and does not deviate in the slightest from its purpose of presenting a clear cut and constructive >tory that reveals not only the reasons, but skilfully suggests a correction of them. .Strange as it may sec-m the suave polished villain of popu lar conception is uor the main reason, ia fact he i- a negligible quantity. The real reason "Why Girls Leave Home" is mainly "the parents." The producers of the picture have selected two specific instances, which be cause of their wide contrast, cover a wide range. These two stories develop side by side through a most masterly eonstruction of the scenario and afford solid entertainment every minute. Anna Q. Nillson heads a superlative cast, which contains the names of over a dozen v o ry prominent photoplayers, who under capable supervision, offer a series of character portrayals that are true to life. Beautiful photography. elaborate settings ami actions every minute make 'Why Girls Leave Home' ■± screen masterpiece, which has been passed by the Censor as being recommended more especially for adult audiences. The supporting programme is long and varied, and include, a 'Bennett' comedy, "Call A Cop," and the latest news reels.

NEXT MONDAY. "OMAR KHAYYAM." This wonderful picture of the year. tvhich opens for one night only at the Lyric Pictures next Monday, is adapted from Fitzgerald's great work which i- known throughout the world. One moment you see two lovers in a beautiiul moonlit Persian garden, then a huge festival, daring Eastern dances, tuid revelry in a magnificent marble palace, next, some rollicking fun that ■end- you bounding into laughter, then, suddenly, you are thrilled by a swiftmoving tragedy. The picture is just oats long succession of thrills and brilliant sights that beggar description. You will see for the first time in pictures ... most '-• "rveUous and astounding conception of heaven; thousands upon thousands of shooting stars; the golden gates of Paradise, a blaze of colour and light, and then —down, down, through >l't<ce below the earth to Hades! The management have to announce that these tremendous productions are only uiatie and procured at enormous cost, i'.nd therefore are compelled to charge increased prices. The box plan is nowopen at Lowry's, and seats may be reserved without additional charge.