The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-06-23
The FALL OF TROY

The Brinkman Theatre has secured
q, remarkable film which will be
shown tonight and tomorrow night
only. g......-s 4
1t is known as "The Fall of Troy"
Here is synopsis of the wonderful
film:
$4,000 italia motion picture in
two reels ''The Fall of Troy
Reproduction of the Trojan War
1000 Armored Gladiators engaged
in deadly conflict-Spectacular at
tack on the Settings dazzling
with, grandeur-awe inspiring con-
hagrations, showing the giant Wood
en- Horse, captured by the Trojans,
and the sortie in the dead of night
by the soldiers concealed in the
animal, who set fire to the city; the
terror of the lovely helen as her hus-
band, at the head of the avenging
Greeks, destroy the Trojans with
fire and sword and kill Paris, her
lover, and a multitude of other amaz-
ing Incidents.
Beautiful women, dashing char
lots, artistic statuary, massive pal
aces, regal costumes, all dipicted in
exquisite photography, tinted and
toned beyond compare This film
causes any other subject heretofore
produced by any manufacturer in the
world to pale into insignificance.
f. Menelaus, king Of Sparta, going to
Pjoin his soldiers, bids an ,a4ectioqate
goodbye to his wife. Helen, the most MOI
beautiful of Greek women, : The
parting takes place in the gardens
OF the palace, the imposing structure,
with its massive columns and marble
stairs, lending background to a
scene of wonderous beauty, with
gushing fountains, lovely flowers,
strutting peacocks, and fluttering
birds. Menelaus leaps. into his.
chariot, and is seen galloping away
through the picturesque scenery.
In his absence Paris, the son of
Priam, king of Troy, comes on a Dip
lomatic mission to see Menelaus, and
falling victim to Helen's dazzling
charms, devotes his time to impas-
stoned wooing, in which he is assist
/ ed by the GODDESS Venus. A remark
able disappearing vision scene lis
shown as Venus throws her filmy
mantle over the couple, who are
waited through the air in a big shell
by the attendants of Venus, the wing
ed nymphs guiding the aerial craft of
Troy. -:
The fight of Helen is reported to
Menelaus by servant at the palace.
who lashes the horses drawing his
chariotainto frightful speed to reach
his master. The grief and rage of
Menelaus know no bounds, and he
hastily marshals his army and re-
ceives the pledge of his mobiles to
fight to, death. An immediate march
is ordered to the city of Troy.
Helen is being entertained in the
palace of Troy by Paris, who has
flavished her with attention and sur.
rounded her by a retinue of beauti-
full women and singing and dancing
girls A soldier dashes up with news
OF the attacking forces. The Trojan
soldiers advance to meet the Greeks,
but are driven back behind the walls
of Troy-a thrilling scene in which
1000 lighting men are seen.
The Greeks battle with the indo-
mitable fury. Charge after charge
is made on the sturdy walls, in the
face of an avalanche of huge missiles
thrown into their midst by the Tro-
jams. Finally 'Menelaus, realizing
the futility of attempting to storm
the massive mounds of stone, plans a
ruse. A giant horse is built of wood
inside Of which are concealed score
OF Greek soldiers. This is left out
side the town, and Menelaus with
draws his army. .........
AS the last Of the departing Greeks
is lost to view, the Trojans venture
forth and gaze curiously upon the
strange equine. With exultant
shouts they take possession and drag
1t to the city. To permit its en-
trance through the gates it is neces-
sary to tear down PARTON of the
wall. General rejoicing at the lift
ing of the siege takes place, and the
horse is regarded as a trophy of war.
Wearied with the conflict of many
days, the town, secure in the depar-
ture of it's enemies, is wrapped in the