AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVII, Issue 75, 28 November 1913, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

BERNARD’S PICTURES. /

To-night will mark an epoch in the picture world in Stratford. the tiis 1 lengthy film over 7000 feet in length adapted from Mrs Henry Wood’s world-famed novel “East Lynn,” lasting over two hours, will he produced in five acts, with 117 scenes, the plot of which is as follows:—Lady Isabel, the weak erring wife, at . the instigation of a specious scoundrel, by the very excess of her love, is roused by jealousy to leave the home and children so dear to her. In all her scenes Miss Forsythe, who takes the part of Lady Isabel, is admirable.. As the aristocratic victim of a mercenary transaction betwixt her father ant the ardent and unsuspicious Archibald Carlyle, the rising lawyer, she idisdainful and acquiescent, without allowing love to intervent. But as time goes on, she learns the worth of hei husband, an®hegins to lq,ve him witl 7 n | a passion that knows no bounds. Afthe story develops, and Levison, with his insidious suggestions, poisons the mind of Lady Isabel against her inno cent husband, and causes her to fal a victim to his wiles, we have a thoroughly dramatic and natural portrayal that shows the finished artiste. But it is in the later scenes, when the work of disillusionment takes place, when all doubts are cast aside, when, too late, she realises the baseness of her betrayer, and her mother’s heart yearns for the welfare of her little sick child—it is then that Miss Forsytlu attains her highest artistic perfection and shows the true art of conveying meaning by the aid of action only. There are a number of pretty scenes. The village wedding of Archibald Carlyle and Barbara Hare is a specially picturesque and charming scene, with its groups of tenantry in their old English costumes, waiting to. give the squire and his bride a rousing English greeting. I here are many other scenes that are certain to be appreciated for their beauty, qnaintuoss and distinct charm in< every detail. A special afternoon performance will be given on Saturday at 2'o’clock sharp for country' folk. Seats reserved at Theatre. Usual prices. / —— -