AMUSEMENTS.
HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. "The Daughter the, 1 star film for to-night, is slightly remin'iscent oflthe exploits of the famous I "ZigomarV, except ;tlrafr's; ftTtj&Watt-: 'ghter of 'acter is a woman, who is al3o yo'mhhil :and pretty. Miss Emilie is the leader ■'of a daring gang or criminals. Eventually a discerning detective, Irving, sees through Miss Emilie's cunning, and attempts to ensnare her, but she outwits him completely. The enterprising Empire next abducts a millionaire's daughter, and steals a valuable necklet belonging to the victim. With characteristic recklessness Emihe, disguised, personally delivers letter to the millionaire arranging for a ransom. I Just as the schemer is leaving the millionaire's mansion fine encounters the Idetective,, A hot pursuit ensues. Incidentally tl» i rifttecti-ve'ji which boosing'up on Emilm'K car at* L racing speed,' »s demolished by a collision with a tram. Irving escapes-in-jury, and .follows his quarry to a lonely tower on. the seasnore where the millionaire's daughter is''held captive. |lrving breaks in ana surprises Emihe, hut he accidentally causes a lire and has' barely time to rescue the imprisoned girl. A fearful explosion then shatters the building, irving follows Ennlie, but she makes good her escape in the darkness of tile night. The him is assisted bv "Path© Gazette," "His Lordship".(Lubin comedy), "Metallurgy of Zinc" (Gaumont scientific), and-'"hie i; Quari-e: ;: (Vita comedy), each of which is tnoroughly appreciated.'
MOLLY BAWN
|- Our theatrical ,! glad ; to hoar that the cul%jleufiJß will shortly make his re-. in sjmiword. Tho'run of made wiU he rornembemd %y tijmy, who 'admired the style ol play and his countryhieii have-every justification in making him a popular idol, for ho i- staging the Irish character in its true manner, elevated, generous and clean. Mr Doone comes to lis with new plays and several new souks, and the mounting will as before ho of an elahorate and luxurious character. The opening play "Moiiv Bawn" is described as a gem of Irish life and literature. Its progress tnrough America, was a triumph ana nidging by the Australian record r.f its success, it should prove a magnet here. Mr ,l)o&ne has the same clever and popular 'company and he is still supported by that charming and captivating actress"; Miss Edna Keeiev. Mr Doone will appear at the Town Hall on Friday next, June Sir. We extend Mr Doone and his comnanv a hearty welcome. The plan and day sales are at Grubb's.
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXX, Issue 69, 26 June 1916, Page 3
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400AMUSEMENTS. Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXX, Issue 69, 26 June 1916, Page 3
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