AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIV, Issue 92, 13 December 1912, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE

The popularity of His Majesty’s Theatre was again exemplified last evening, when there was a crowded house to witness the new programme. Interest was centred in the Melbourne Cup film, a very fine racing picture and one of the best yet screened here. The film gives a splendid view of the big race, an idea of the huge crowd present, and pretty glimpses of the lawns and dresses, being altogether a masterly production. Among the dramas the “Frenzy of Firewater” is a remarkable film. The Kalem Company have exceeded themselves in the production of a wonderful picture, exposing the sale of impure liquor to native races. “Firewater,” as sold to the lied Indians, consists of alcohol, tobacco and water. In this story it is sold them by Dan, a man who has been rejected by his sweetheart on account of his drinking habits. Crazed by the awful concoction, the Redskins turn on the white men, kill the girl’s father, and carry the girl off. Dan, realising his part in tire affair, rescues hex but the Indians do not give trp until worsted in a battle with tne whites. A light and amusing drama was screened in “The Pugilist and the Girl,” which concerns chiefly a lovers’ quarrel and the jealousy of the rejected swain. The stranger, who is responsible for the trouble, is plotted against, and a boxing match is one, of the means used to persuade him to depart elsewhere. He is, however, a champion with the gloves and the evening receives some big surprises. The latest Gaumont Graphic sustains the reputation these popular pictures have for originality and general excellence. “Picturesque Cuba” is the chief scenic film, presenting a type of scenery of great beauty. This film was loudly applauded, patrons being quick to recognise its extraordinary merit. “A Study in Fur and Feathers” speaks for itself. Good comics complete an excellent selection of films, which will he released to-night for the second time. The orchestra was a feature of the evening, some splendid selections being rendered.