Amusements.

Bruce Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 44, 7 June 1917, Page 5

Amusements.

STEVENSON'S PICTURES,

A magnificent and powerful star dramatic production, the story of a giant's fight for a woman's honor, in which the mighty Maoiste of " Oabiria," plays the leading part, will be presented by Mr Stevenson at Milton on Monday evening nest. It is a romantio modern melodrama of love and adventure, and one that is certain to make a big impresßion. It is the story of a persecuted girl, who, in esoaping from, a gang of ruffians' happens to meet Maciste just in time. His strength comes to her as a revelation, and, obeying a wild impulse to seek his aid, she writes toMaoiste and enlists his sympathy. Maciste, who is one of the most powerful athletes in the world, sets to work on the desperadoes who have been maniiug the girl's life miserable, and they come in for an extremely unpleasant time. The story is a highly sensational one, and some of Maoiate's feats of strength are truly wonderful, The drama is most gripping, and is splendidly produoed throughout, and cannot fail to appeal to old and young alike. It is 6000 ft. in length, and abounds in thrilling adventure. The supporting pictures are " Mutt and Jeff as spendthrifts " and the latest Pathe Gazette.