The Bioscope (Jan-Mar 1913)

TO a ca ca ee ee THE Broscope, JANUARY 2, 1913. 69 by offering her in return anything she chooses to ask. er mother counsels her to demand the head of John the Baptist. Angered by the Prophet’s indifference to her advances she has conceived for him a fierce hatred, and so accedes to her mother’s request.. Salome dances before Herod, and at the conclusion St. John’s severed head is brought on a charger and laid at her feet. She throws herself on the ground beside it in an agony of emotion, and Herod, realising the inhumanity of which he has been guilty, seeks to repair his error by delivering Salome to the executioner. This elaborate production shows evidence of minute attention to every detail of costume and accessory, and its result is a gorgeous picture of oriental splendour. Signorina Costamegno gives a dramatic performance of Herodias, and Signorina de Labroy is graceful and seductive as Salome. (Savoia Film, R. Prieur and Co., Ltd. Length 2,350 ft. Released February 8th.) WHAT THE MANUFACTURERS SAY OF THEIR BEST FILMS ON SHOW NEXT WEEK. BADGER DIGGING. A film of particular interest to all, showing very clearly this sport in all its stages. Another Heron film of delightful photographic quality. Length 369 ft. keleased January 30th. (Universal Film Co., Limited). THE DAWNING. A powerful society drama in two reels, full of dramatic situations from beginning to end. Length 1,826 ft. Released February 22nd. (Vitagraph Company, Limited). THE DEATH OF LUCRECE. Coloured historical film dealing with the classical Roman tale, and the expulsion of Tarquin from Rome by Brutts after the indignity suffered by Lucrece. Length 1,120 ft. Released February 13th. (Gaumont Company, Limited). UNIQUE STUDIES. OF NATURE: SERIES III. ._ Animal and bird studies. Length 380 ft. Released February 6th. (Kineto, Limited.) THROUGH THE FLAMES. Exciting English drama. Length 1,250 ft. Released February gth. (Cosmopolitan Film Company). THE GIRL OF THE MANOR. A distinct triumph in every phase that constitutes perfection. Handsomer backgrounds have never before been seen in pictures. Length 965 ft. Released February roth. (American Company (London), Limited.) A DAUGHTER OF THE REDSKINS. . A subject of thrilling interest throughout. Magnificent quality and acting. Bison or film. Length 1,800 ft. Released February 8th. (Invicta Film Company). Google UNDINE. A beautiful production done in the Thanhouser way. Length 2,000 ft. Released February 22nd. (Western Import Company, Limited.) THE MEXICAN SPY. An incident of the Mexican war. A most exciting drama by Lubin. Length 2,018 ft. Released _ shortly. (M.P. Sales Agency, Limited). LEGAL MURDER. An exceedingly strong drama by the Eclair Company. Excellent quality and i Length 71355 ft. Released February oth. (Tyler Film Company, Limited.) MICKY’S PAL. A very fine Solax drama full of interest. Length 1,025 ft. Released February 15th. (American and Continental Film Company.) BOB'S DECEPTION. Strong drama. Not a moment’s dullness throughout. Length 1,085 ft. Released February 15th. (Rex Film Company of America, Limited.) AT THE FOOT OF THE SCAFFOLD. John West is accused of another man’s -crime, and is about to be executed when the real murderer’s confession arrives. Length 1,975 ft. Released February 9th. (Hepworth). FOR LOVE IS LIFE. Fine coloured film, and the story is less hackneyed than the usual run of film stories. It introduces many lights upon student life in Paris. A representation of the Art Ball is given. Released February, 22nd. (Pathé Fréres).