MAORILAND PICTURES.

Shannon News, 6 February 1923, Page 2

MAORILAND PICTURES.

“WHY GIRLS LEAVE HOME.”

“Why Girls Leave Home,” which is to be shown at the local theatre on Wednesday, most decidedly comes under the head of “big pictures.” Not only because its settings, cast,

and otjier adjuncts to the story arc on a most elaborate scale, but. ’because it is big in theme and direct, in treatment. The theme is a problem that, many parents have been called upon to face. , “Why Girls Leave" Home” goes right at the heart of the prqblem, and does not deviate in the slightest from its purpose of presenting a clear-cut. and constructive story that reveals not only the reasons, but skilfully suggests a correction of them. Strange as it .may seem, the suave polished villain of' popular conception is not the main reason; in fact, he is a negligible quantity. The real reason “Why

Girls Leave Home” is mainly the pa- | rents. The producers of the picture } have selected two -specific instances, which, because of their wide contrast, cover a wide range. These two stories develop side by side through ;a, most masterly construction of the scenario, .and afford solid entertainment every minute. Anna Q. Nillson heads a superlative cast, which contains the: 1 names of over a dozen very prominent photo-players,' who, under capable supervision, offer a series of character portrayals that. are true to life. Beautiful photography, elaborate settings and actions every minute make “Why Girls Leave Home” a screen masterpiece. THE NEXT SUPER-FEATERE. The picture of the year is due at ill 1 local theatre on Friday in “The Storm,” featuring House Peters. See’ advt. on page X»