AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 17, 20 January 1914, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

BERNARD’S PICTURES. A fair audience greeted the new series of pictures at Bernard’s Theatre, when the programme submitted met with great applause. ‘‘The Batting of the Ways” (star drama) introduces some of the most thrilling incidents ever carried out in a photo drama. It is the first British film that gets right away from the ordinary fake picture. The scene where the girl is rescued from the tower of 'a burning lighthouse hy a man in an aeroplane is /astounding, and tends to show that the air will he in opposition to rail and sea in the near future* “The Substitute Engineer” is a Kalem drama of great power, introducing most daring railroad tragedies and the life of a now engine driver amidst anarchists. “The Race for the N.Z. Cup,” 1 and Trotting Cup of £20.00, is a line clear picture.

To-morrow evening the famous “Barker” English drama will he screened. The scenario runs as follows:—Young Dick Ralston, heir to Ralston Towers, and Mary, his father’s ward, become betrothed, and Sir John sees his dearest wish realised. Dick returns to London to “read” with a friend in chambers for the Bar. Dick becomes infatuated with Estelle, an adventuress. Mary, hearing nothing from Dick, is troubled, and Sir John suggests a visit to Dickin town. Disgusted at his son’s bohavious, Sir John cuts him out of his will, and leaves all to Mary. Soon after, Sir John dies. Sly Red, a thief, kills Estelle,, and steals her jewels, and Dick is accused of the crime. . He becomes a fugitive, and sinks to the lowest dregs, penniless ami homeless. After a fire Sly Rod and" Dick are taken to the hospital where Mary is the nurse. Sly Red, mortally injured, confesses to the crime, clearing Dick of all suspicion. In the surgery, Dick and Mary meet. She still loves him, and asks him to come hack to Ralston Towers, and take her with him as his wife.

Les Miserahles will he produced on Friday night, the prices being dress circle Is fid, stalls Is. No half-price.