LYRIC PICTURES.

Otaki Mail, 8 December 1922, Page 2

LYRIC PICTURES.

TO-NIGHT. I ! “MAN TO MAN." j “Man t«j the big Universal 1 feature to be screened at the Lyric Pictures to-night, i.- a ir emeu do us drama of adventure and romance in the far West. The story of an outcast who fell heir to the broad ranges of his father’- ranch, and who came back from the land of the forgotten to wrest it from its enemies—and who fell in love with the sweetest girl you ever saw. A drama of stirring events from beginning to end—whirlwind action, engrosiug suspense, appealing romance and dramatic situations. In shot, a fitting ! pieturisation of Jackson Gregory'- } world-famous novel. A good supporti ing programme includes the thrilling I Eileen Sedgwick and George Larkin | serial. * 1 The Terror Trail. ? t and the i latest from the Century Studios, ‘‘Two ;of a Kind. M The ever popular InterI national News completes a rare proi gramme.

TO-MORROW NIGHT. "THE WONDERFUL THING.” f A wholesome study in romance and , .sentiment is ‘‘The Wonderful Thing, ” ’ ■ which comes to the Lyric Pictures tomorrow (Saturday), with Norma Tal■ina dg e as the star. This exceptionally I clever picture i.- said «»> Im* ideal for the 1 expression of the star’s talent and per- ! sonaiity since it permits her to portray a role which is widely different from | any in which she has appeared before. ; I The story carries a breath of humour, 1 which, coupled with the romantic en- - • tang lenient spells a heart interest draj ma which is bound to entertain the pie- : ture patron. The heroine, interpreted •by Mis- Talmadge, is one that calls upon her resourcefulne-s. fbe heroine | i- much sought alter by an impoverish- :

ed Englishman and she marrie- Lira. II;- familv immediately taka it upon I themselves to make life .it: pi.? a -ant for | her. There, mercenary conduct is J c-zi-sperating to such a point, that she I leaves her husband. In the end there :is reconciliation. The picture unfolds j e pretty stoiT and is well staged and I acted. In the east arc ftOi.ison Fo.d, j Howard Truesdale and Waiter if,- | Etven. On the --ame programs is a ( | beautiful scenic of bunny Xapier. tak!en by Mr Horace Cottereli of that | town, the many gjitopses of the bird : life or. Cape Kidnappers and on the Inner Harbour combined with * ‘ shots ’ ’ of the surrounding town make this a trulv wonder picture. t?nub Pollard is featured on “The -Toy Bluer,and the Pathe Xews complete the bell. Patrons are advised to come early or book their seats at Lowry where the box plan is on view.