STRAND THEATRE.
D. \V. Griffith lias made no filler picture than "Drums of Love," his latest, which is now being shown at the Strand Theatre. The story is based on the historical incident of Paoio and Francesca, and follows that beautiful romance, except in a few excusable instances. The theme is one of a great brother lovo fused by family tradition and respect into a seemingly indissoluble tie. A girl (Mary Phllbin), the daughter of a rival feudal baron, marries the elder of tho brothers, Don Cathos (Lionel Barrymore), who is a grotesque, misshapen giant. While her husband is away quelling a distant mutiny, circumstances force the young wife into the arms of the younger brother (Don Alvarado). One of the most dramatic scenes occurs when Barrymore, acquainted with his wlfo's and his brother's dishonour, confronts them In Ills chamber and begs his brother to lio and tell him' there is nothing wrong. Tho acting of Mary Phllbln and Lionel Barrymorc is remarkably line. Forcible characterisations are also given by Don Alvarado as the younger brother. The supporting programme is a weilv.irlcii one, and an appropriate musical _scoro is well played by the Strand' Orchestra.
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Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 116, 23 November 1928, Page 6
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195STRAND THEATRE. Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 116, 23 November 1928, Page 6
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