EMPRESS THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXVIII, Issue 102, 27 October 1914, Page 3

EMPRESS THEATRE.

Crowded houses were tho rule at all sessions at the Empress Theatre yesterday, the special feature being an appropriate drama, "Called to the Front." Introduced, into the story are many oxciting episode.* of modern warfare, while there are also shown views of the British Expeditionary Force bound for the Continent, as well as naval manoeuvres. According to the story, a young English officer and his fiancee, by means of a wireless code known only to tho two lovers, save England from an attack by Germans This deed is only accomplished by a daring feat by the young officer whilst captive on board a German warship. There are also included in the programme, which ib being repeated until further notice, a number of specially selected films. MACMAHON'S NEW THEATRE. Those who desire to obtain realistic glimpses of the great war now proceeding in Europe should not fail to visit MacMahon's New Theatre, where up-to-date war pictures are now being screened. Among the many stirring views shown are the imposing entry of the German Army into Brussels and the ruins of Termonde, which presents a scene of desolation, 1100 houses out of 1400 in the city being burnt. The pictures are historic, and are attracting crowded houses. A number of fine supporting pictures were also shown for the first time today. These included "Shot Gun Jones" (a fascinating Selig drama., 2600 ft in length), "What the Firelight Showed" (a Hepworth drama), "The Camera Fiend" (comic), and otheis of an equally high standard of excellence. BRITANNIA THEATRE. The new programme now being presented at the Britannia Theatre is headed by a three-reel drama, entitled "The Doath Sign at High Noon." The story Is specially notable for its colour and excitement, and plays upon almost every human emotion. Another excellent Keystone production is given in "Love and Bullets," a stirring drama. The latest English Gazette, showing the latest war pictures, is included in the progi amme. EVERYBODY'S PICTURES. "The Capture of Brussels," the great drama which recently distinguished the German campaign in Belgium, is now beisg shown in picture form at Everybody's Picture Theatre. H depicts the entry of the enemy into the beautiful capital, and gives the spectators an excellent idea of the German soldiers and their equipment. Other war pictures are also screened, supporting films are df a high standard, the Keystone comedy, "The Knock-out," and "Or the Maritime Alps" (a coloured Gaumont scenic) being specially fine. , , STAR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. "One of Our Girls," by the Fanioas Players Company, heads the bill at the ¦ Star Theatre, Newtown. It is ao excellent photo-play. The supporting items are exceptionally strong.