LYRIC PICTURES.

Otaki Mail, 3 September 1923, Page 2

LYRIC PICTURES.

THEODORE IIOBEKTS IN "THE OLD HOMESTEAD." TO-NIGHT. The phrase, "all-star,," has been much abused, but the east o/ "The Old Horn'stead," which comes to the Lyric pictures to-night, may truthfully * h" said to be of that calibre. Theodore Roberts, George Faweett. Harrison Ford, T. Roy Barnes, Fritzi Ridgwny, Kathleen O'Connor, James Mason, J'.thel Wales, and others make up a list that is hard to surpass. This Paramount picture is based on Denman Thompson's famous play, in which thnt celebrated actor appeared for thirtytwo years, but is far more extensive in character, and presents a great drama with plenty of comedy ami a smashing Climax. The story is familiar—limv the son of Uncle .Josh is fasely aecused of thefl and goes away to meet with stirring adventure, and Anally to 1"' restored to his home and sweetheart, liul there is far more than that to the story. There is adventure, love, human character in abundance, humour that is rich and spontaneous, and pathos that is deep ami convincing. Tears and laughter abound. '['he settings, especially that showing the old homestead and'the villag : Ganzey, are really remarkable. Forty houses comprised the village setting, which ar e ultimately destroyed by » s'.orm. said $o be one of the tnosl realistic ever pictured. James Curzu was the director. Frie'es remain as usual for this special Paramount super production and patrons are asked to be in their seals early as (here is sure to be a demand for thorn.