AMUSEMENTS.
HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. A splendid house greeted the initial screening of the London Co's. famous star drama, "The Schulamite," at His Majesty's Theatre, last night. There is something uncommon, and a surprisingly pleasing departure from the beaten track, about the film. The producers have excelled themselves in the magnificence of the spectacular scenes which introduce the subject. The raptures and charms of the beautiful "Schulamite" for the King, the slave groups, the dazzling splendour of the gorgeous palaces, and the double hie of the hyprocrite Boer (Simeon Kntlet) are all produced with realistic detail The storm scene in which judgment, aided by lightning, strikes the old Boer, is thrilling in the extreme. A good supporting programme mcludos "The War Gazetto," "Help, Help (comedy) and an enchanting scen.c, entitled "Through North
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXX, Issue 66, 22 June 1916, Page 6
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131AMUSEMENTS. Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXX, Issue 66, 22 June 1916, Page 6
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