MAJESTIC THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 129, 5 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, whero two British traders, Richard Winsford and hit partner, Legarde, visit Dr. Chan Fu—scientist, hypnotist, and Chinese mandarin—in order to obtain a valuable trading concession. Winsford is dazzled by a wonderful tuby and steals it. In the mad hue and cry tliai follows, Legarde Is shot down; while Chan Ku and his brigands capture Legarde's daughter whom he brings under his hypnotic power, and uses as a means .to wreaU his : veu^eauce 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. . Winsford's nephew. Captain George Wlnsford, takes possession. of his uncle's old English mansion,.and there Is a battle of wits between Chan Eu and the young heir The unravelling of the mystery, and'the love Inter-* est interwoven throughout the plot, make -a most appealing story. The supporting programme Is splendid. A flne 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.