HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXV, Issue 34, 10 February 1913, Page 2

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

Last week's programme, headed by "The Adventures of Ulysses,"' was finally presented before a JaTge attendance of onlookers on Saturday night. For this evening some special attractions are advertised, the foremost among them being; "The Young Millionaire" (society drama) ', "The Grassville Girls," (farcical comedy) ; "Chief White Eagle" (Indian romance), and a film showing Constantinople aa it is to-day. The supporting items are said to be of an exceptionally high standard. ' THE KING'S THEATRE. At The King's Theatre on Saturday night last week's programme was screened for the last time. To-night the weekly change will bo made, when the management will present a "star" Pathe film, entitled "The Stolen Favourite." A thoroughbred horse, favourite for a great race, always excites interest in the average human mind. This particular favourite— a horse named Whirlwind— ia a candidate for the French Grand Prix, arid before the race happens the animal is stolen. The hunt for the horse and numerous incidental adventures provide ample material for a firstclaßS picture story. Among the supporting dramas are " Fog " (Edison) and "The Young Millionaire." Maurice Costello and Florence Turner "stair" in a promising Vitagraph comedy, " When Persistency and Obstinacy Meet." * * THE NEW THEATRE* Days' of old; are recalled in the "star" film, "Fra Diavolo," of the chahge of programme to-day at The New Theatre continuous pictures. The principal is F|i-a Diavolo, a brigand of the Italian forests, whovAsßumes the arrogant swagger of a cavalier. This real identity is enveloped, in. mystery. In spite of the 10,000 dollars offered for his capture, he.boldly'.entera a frontier cavern. The brigand insinuates himself,, by the aid of his accomplices, into the t company of a rich Ehglisn- nobleman- antl hie bride. By his artfulness°Fra Diavolo learns from the- bride their intended itinerary. The brigand and his men fidfi ahead and hold up the nobleman. The - story 1 , is 1 richly mounted and the incidents are depicted with realistic effect. ' New"' supporting pictures to be added to the bill to-night comprise : "The Outlaw's Sacrifice (S. and •A. sensational Western drama), "Scenes in and Around Symaria," "Taming Their Parent's" (Lubin comedy), and "Bachelor's Bridge" (Kalem comedy). "Fra Diavolo" will be repeated this evening and until further notice. shor-tt's pictures. A complete change of programme was made at Shortt's Continuous Picture Theatre to-day. The star picture was the play entitled "Cruel Fate," supported by "Forbidden Love," an Indian drama, " A Mistake in Spelling," "The Telephone," " Care of the Babies," "The Motor Ice Boat," and the Pathe Gazette. Thia evening the winners of the pictures competition will be announced. ST. THOMAS'S HALL, NEWTOWN. Messrs. J. Fuller and Sons will present an entirely new programme at St. Thomas's Hall to-night. The bill will be headed by "A Smart Lady Detective, ' a society story which shows up the seam,y side of society, and a girl's intuition in saving the honour of an old and respected family. Other pictures will be "End of the Fued," "Belle of the Beach," and "His Mother's Picture." PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE. A change of programme was screened to-day at the People's Picture Palace. The principal film is entitled "The Smart Lady Detective," a title which tells its own story. The series is acted by capable artists, and well staged. There are also other excellent supporting films. STAR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. To-night's attractions at the Star Theatre, where West's and Star Pictures present the usual change of programnle, include a detective story, "The Stolen Favourite". This drama is written round au attempt of a gang of thieves to steal tho favourite on the eve of a great race, and how tho efforts were frustrated by the famous picture detective, Nick Winter. A Vitagraph Company's, "When Persistency Meets Obstinacy," include Mr. Maurice Gostcllo and Miss Florence Turner In the leading roles. Other pictures to bo screened include: "The Young Millionaire," "Peninsula of Termoine," "The Fog," "Teddy's Unlucky Day," "Don't Tease the Dog," "Pathe Gazette," etc.