AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIV, Issue 12, 6 September 1912, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

<J HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. ' Tho usual change of programme au Bernard's Pictures last night produced some remarkably fine films, chief among them a magnificent Irish him, “Shamus O’Brien.'' This latest release has eclipsed all records lor popularity, and undoubtedly this is in a la,are measure due to the superb acthim and the excellent scenic effects. Combined with this, is the exciting and enthralling nature of the drama itself, which culminates in the gallows scone, whore, aided and abevtieo ;, v the lovable parish priest and the ‘‘oivs,” Shamils makes his escape, and" after an exciting gallop across country, boards a barque in company with a little band of dear friends tor America, “The Land of the Free! iLs dramatic arrest, earlier in the

story, at the dance in the barn, and later on the trial scene, also lend themselves to powerful dramatic interpretation. A powerful and (minium drama was also screened in the s . ;;i po of “A Mexican Courtship.’ A lass, who, by the way, has a secret lover (a Mexican), is forced by ucr parents to bestow her attentions on a famous bull fighter who has lately arrived in the village. In spite of the girl’s protestations she has eventually to yield to this unwelcome ror.uosfc, much against her wish, and at the hull-lighter’s invitation proceeds to the arena, accompanied by uer parents, to witness his boasted prowess. The matador is intoxicated, and her Mexican lover volunteers to fill his place. He enters the ring, and his skilful handling of the wild beasts as tiioy make towards him proves him to be an expert in his assumed profession. Tlio girl’s parents are so delighted witli tho courageous young Mexican that they bestow their daughter’s hand upon him. Other films include “The Military Air Scouts”’ (a

sca.uinnal drama in which aeroplanes play an important part), an i n struct! vs iiliii d( a!i11 •: with tho “into of toe Honey Boo,” and a brace of well-stag-ed comics.