Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-06-01
ITALIA AMAZES WORLD WITH
Sail OF TROY"

After three months of arduous
labor and the expenditure of $780,
10000, the ITALIA Film Co. has pro-
duced a subject, in two reels, which
will not only cause a furore in the
amusement world but will amaze the
public with it's spectacular grandeur.
It's magnificence is beyond the wild
est imagination. Its equal has never
been beheld and will probably never
be produced.
Nero and the burning of Rome"
was considered wonderful subject,
but it pales into insignificance when
compared with 'The Fall of Troy"
Imagine, If you can, colossal stag
ing, with a depth extending to the
horizon; thousands of people, SPLEEN
didly CARRIED, taking part; settings,
which fairly take your breath away
with their grandeur; the Trojan war,
with thousands of armored gladia-
tors on the battlefield; the spectacu-
lar attack on the walls of Troy; the
ruse of the giant wooden horse,
which is captured; the sortie in the
dead of night by the soldiers con-
cealed in the animal; and the blood
thrilling, awe-inspiring conflagra-
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city; the terror of the lovely Helen,
as her husband, King Menelaus, at
the head of the avenging Greeks, de-
stroy the Trojans with fire ana
sword; the death of Paris, her lover,
in a thrilling duel with Menelaus;-
imagine all this, If you can, and the
multitude of accompanying incidents,
the chariots, the beautiful women,
,to
ure,-all depicted in exquisite pho
Biography, tinted and toned beyond
compare, and you will secure a faint
| realization of what this production is.
Helen is Tempted.
Menelaus, king of Sparta, going to
| join his soldiers, bids an affection
ate goodbye to his wife, Helen, the
most beautiful of Greek women. The
parting takes place in the gardens
of the palace, the imposing structure,
with it's massive columns and marble
scene of wondrous beauty, with gush-
ing fountains, lovely flowers, strut
ting peacocks and fiittering birds,
Menelaus leaps into his chariot, and
is seen galloping away through pic
turesque scenery.
In his absence Paris, the son OF
Priam, king of Troy, comes on a
diplomatic mission to see Menelaus
and falling a victim to her dazzling
beauty, devotes his time to impas-
stoned wooing, in which he is as
sisted by the goddess Venus. A re-
markable disappearing vision scene
is shown as Venus throws her filmy
mantle over the couple as they EN-.
brace. Paris and Helen are waited
through the air by the attendants Of
Venus, in a big shell, the winged
nymphs guiding the aerial craft tc
Troy.
Menelaus Declares War.
The fight of Helen is reported tc
Menelaus by a servitor at the palace
who lashes the horses drawing his
chariot into frightful speed. The
grief and rage of Menelaus knows ne
bounds, and he hastily marshals his
army and receives the pledge of his
mobiles to fight to the death. An i'm
mediate march is ordered to the city
of Troy.
Helen is being entertained in the
palace at Troy by Paris, who has
lavished her with attention, and has
surrounded her by retinue of beau.
tiful women and singing and dane
ing girls. A soldier brings. the news
of the attacking forces. The Tro.
Greeks and are driven back behind
the walls of Troy,-a thrilling scene
in which 1000 fighting men are in
view.
The Greeks battle with indomita
BILE fury. Charge after charge il
made on the sturdy walls, in thefact
thrown into their midst by the Tro
jams. Finally, Menelaus, realizing
the futility of attempting to storm
the massive mounds of stone, plans 9
ruse. A giant horse is built of wood
inside of which are concealed a score
of Greek soldiers. This is left out.
side the town, and Menelaus with.
draws his army.
The Famous Horse.
Greeks is lost to view, the Trojans
venture forth and gaze curiously up
on the strang equine. With exultanl
shouts they take possession and drag
it to the city. To permit it's en-
trance through the gates, it is neces-
sary to tear down a portion 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 depart
| ure of its enemies, is wrapped in the
of Morpheus. Night has cast its
| darkening upon the earth, through
which the moonbeams straggle and
weirdly cast their rays upon the
gorgeous splendor Of Troy. The city
sleeps, unmindful that the Greeks are
rushing back with murderous hate in
their hearts.
Suddenly trap doors in the wood
en- horse opens, and a Greek drops
| to the groud. Another and another
follow, till all are assembled. Tor
ches are quickly lighted, and the
band separates, a blaze of fire fol-
| lowing each one as he Yields the
| flaming brand. simultaneously the
Greeks rush into the city.
The eyes of the awakening Tro-
jams open upon a most terrifying
spectacle. Surprised and scattered,
they are met on all sides by fiery
| flame and relentless sword. The
rout is complete. Though fighting
valiantly, they are no match for the
| Greeks, and many flee ignominious-
ly to save their lives.
The consuming flames burn fierce
ly, mounting higher and higher, cast
ing lurid glare upon the awful
scene of carnage. In the palace
Helen clings trembling to Paris, who
seeks in vain for means of egress
The royal guards, making a last
stand in the large reception chamber
are ruthlessly cut down.
| The intense heat disintegrates the
stone buildings, and they crumbel to
the earth Immense marble columns