LYRIC PICTURES.

Otaki Mail, 23 February 1923, Page 3

LYRIC PICTURES.

TO-NIGHT. “NORTH OF THE RIO GRANDE.” Out of the night came two masked riders, descending upon the lone, unprotected ranch. Their object was to possess themselves of the beautiful twin horses, the pride of Col. Haddington. Ruthlessly shooting down the aged Colonel they prepared their getaway when the" returning ranchers surprised them. I A savage buttle followed, but the bandits escaped taking with them one of

the horses. Over the latherV dead body, Bob swore vengeance, yet when he found List father’s murderer, he risked his life to save him; Why.’ See “North of the Rio Grande,” a sweeping drama of the wondrous West at the I

Lyric Pictures to-night at N p.m. Harold Lloyd, with his lumps of laughter is on the same programme in “.Among' Those Present,” and Liui■ton Holmes’ travelogue and Paramount news complete the bill. TO-MORROW (.SATURDAY')

COMMENCING AT THE GRAND MATINEE. “THE INVISIBLE FEAR.” One of the best photo-plays of the

season—with one of the screen’s most popular stars, is “The Invisible Fear,” starring Anita Stewart, which is comj ing to the Lyric Pictures, commencing at the matinee to-morrow (Saturday). Aliss Stewart plays the part of Sylvia Langdon, who is wooed by two men. One of them suddenly disappears, and •Sylvia believes he lias been burned to death in a cabin. Due to an episode which has preceded the file, she keeps silent the fact that she hnd seen a body • being consumed by the flames, but | throughout the years the “invisible fear” —the haunting recollection —is i ever present, despite tier happy mum- ! age. Then one day the “victim” appears in the midst of a dinner party being given in honour of Sylvia’s birthday. Sylvia is so astounded and hor-ror-stricken that she falls under Ids sway. What follows marks the story strikingly original, (coming with mystery, romance and adventure. Miss Stewart will surprise even her most ardent admirers by the manner in which, she portrays the most difficult emotions. Gorgeous sets have been provided for the attraction, most of the scenes taking place in an imposing mansion, a country club and in the woods. Larry Semen, the prince of comedians is star red in “The Sawmill,” a two-reel mirth-quake, and the Pa the Review and News contain all the world’s latest happening and items of interest, tmci Lyric popular prices prevail.