LYCEUM PICTURES.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 3, Issue 260, 29 December 1914, Page 2

LYCEUM PICTURES.

Quo Vadis—To-Niflht.

" Quo Vadis " is a picture play masterpiece and the stjrv of the Roman Empire told by the master hand of Hendyk Sienkiewiez in his notable book. It is a picture remarkable for its beauty, its oxtent, its completeness, and its magnificence. The exuetnoss of every detail as is shown in the magnificence of Nero's sumptuous feasting halls, the splendour of the groat amphitheatre, the gathering of the Christians in the Catacombs and tho low dwellings of tho humble figures in the great moral conflict. Tho banquet given to Nero, a sceno of mad revelry, is an impressive section of tho great film. Again the spoctacle of Rome burning is 0110 of awful grandeur. The view of the great arena, is also a wonderful picture- In this arena are gigantic gladiatorial contests, chariot races aud tho might of Ursus as he overcomes a wild bull upon which the maiden Lydia has been tied. Many other extraordinary soenes including tho farewell baujuet and the death of Nero are traversed. Usual prices are boing charged.