LYRIC PICTURES

Otaki Mail, 6 April 1923, Page 3

LYRIC PICTURES

TO-NIGHT. “THREE WORD BRAND.” William >S. Hart in a triple role. That is one of the novel features of “Three Wnul Brand,” his latest Paramount picture, which will be shown at the Lyric pictures to-night. The dou- ; ble exposure was remarkably well done, j The task of keeping the characters absolutely distinct was a problem for any actor, but Mr Hart succeeded where many would have failed, and the illusion is perfect. The star appears as the father of twin boys in the prologue. He dies by his own hand rather than be captured by Indians and the children are rescued. They grow up, one to become a rancher in Ut*h, the other the Governor of the State. A special trip was made to Stilt Lake City to obtain scones at the State buildings. The story is by Will Reynolds, and was adapted l'or the screen by Lambert Hillver, who also directed. Joe August, A.S.C., was cameraman. Jane Novak, one of the most beautiful actresses of the screen, is leading woman in this picture, which is said to possess qualities of interest that are most unusual. The comedy arising from the dual role of rancher and Governor, is highly effective and spontaneous. In addition to this big feature there is a clever Bennett comedy “Treating ’em Rough,” the Paramount News, and the sixth episode of the William Desmond serial. “The Perils of the Yukon.”

TO-MORROW (.SATURDAY) AT 2.30 and 8 P.M.

“ONE CLEAR CALL.” Were D. W. Griffith to remake “The Birth of a Nation” to what extent would he change the spectacular clansmen scenes in view of recent progress in photoplay and the technical details of picture making? - Off hand this is a question that only the producer himself ! could answer; but motion picture enthusiasts will have the opportunity of forming their own opinions to-morrow (Saturday), when First National's r masterpiece “One Clear Call” will be J screened at 'be Lyric pictures. In ' this latest screen offering a stirring scene in which a hundred white capped riders of the Klan gallop over the streets of a small southern town — proves a worthy climax to the thrilling story. The scene is reproduced with the advantage of every modern improvement of screen technique; and although the story is entirely different

from tlie photoplay made by Mr Griffith. there is sufficient comparison in ihe two scenes to found the busi* tor a discussion ;i> to the advancement ot

film art since .1.914. A supreme comedy, “Her Nearly Husband,” and the ever popular Pa the News complete a tare programme. Pricer, remain as usual.

REGARDING FOOLISH WIVES

When the parting curtain bares the screen for the initial presentation of “Foolish Wives,” please remember that for every minute that it is shown there-

on more than .$6,000 has been spent ou its production. But you will forget to think in terms of money as you watch the unfoldment of the drama; gaze in fascination at a world more strange than the customs of a savage land a world of wealth and wanton folly and fashion 's frivolities: the creed of whose ambition, the perfect achievement of nothing. Without parallel in the world's history the exotic liie of Monte Carlo has created its oven atmosphere —an atmosphere possible of screen piesentation only by the reproduction down to the smallest detail of the sa. roundings, the magnificent Casino, the Cafe do Paris, the chateaux and villas, the gardens and the seu>; the streets, the cosmopolitan crowds —their types arid costumes, their mode of life; Ti!f ' supreme reign of the queenly and glo;ious women —their intrigues, extrava ganees and adventures. It is in this j manner tha: more than a million dol- j lars in money—a seeming eternity of strenuous activity on the part of thoas- • uuds of people, and nearly two years j in actual time, have been spent in the , production of ‘‘foolish Wives rhus, j “Foolish Wives” i- not only the- first real million dollar picture, but, without a doubt, it is the first costly picture that justifies its seeming extravagance. So fine is its artistry that its huge cost j ‘will be pmusig the least of the lasting; | impressions it will make upon you. I» | has been prepared for your enjoyment, j I trust that you will enjoy it.—The | Manager, Lyric- pictures.