MAJESTIC THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 127, 3 June 1929, Page 5

MAJESTIC THEATRE.

In "The Silent House," which is being shown at the Majestic Theatre the principal parts are taken by Mable Poulton, Gilbert M'Lauchlin, and Arthur Pussey. The scene of the first acts of the melodrama is laid in China, where two British traders, Richard Winsford and his- partner, Legarde. visit Dr. Chan Fu—scientist, hypnotist, and Chinese mandarin—ln order to obtain a valuable trading concession. Winsford is dazzled by a wonderful ruby and steals it. In the mad^ hue and cry that follows, Legarde is shot down, while Chan Fu and his brigands capture Legarde's daughter whom he brings under his hypnotic power, and uses as a means to wreak his vengeance on winsford. He. traces Winsford to England, and there a well-planned "accident" puts an end to the purlolner of the "Star." The ruby, however, is nowhere to be found. Wlnsford's nephew. Captain George Winsford, takes possession of his uncle's old English mansion, and there is a battle of wits between Chan Fu and the young heir The unravelling of the mystery, and the love interest Interwoven throughout the plot, make a most appealing story. The supporting programme is splendid. A fine musical programme is supplied by the Majestic Orchestra, under the able conductorshlp of Mr. George Ellwood. The Yorke-Grey combination present a fascinating stage divertissement.