The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-05-20
THE FALL OF TROY

REPRODUCTION OF TIE TROJAN
WAR IN MOTION PICTURES.
Beautiful Women, Dashing Chariots,
Artistic statuary, Massive Palaces,
Regal Costumes Are Shown.
The above historical event will be
depicted in exquisite photography,
tinted and toned beyond compare,
at the Theato on Monday afternoon
and evening. We present below a
short synopsis of the story which. all
should read before going to see its
reproduction in motion pictures at
the popular photo play house, The
Theato, on Monday. Here Is the
story as you will see it in the motion
pictures:
Menelaus, King of Sparta, going
to join his soldiers, bids an agec-
tionate goodbye to his wife, Helen,
the most beautiful of Greek women.
The parting takes place in the gar
dens Of the palace, the imposing
structure, with its massive columns
and marble stairs, lending a back
ground to a scene of wondrous beau
ty, with gushing fountains, lovely
flowers, strutting peacocks and fit
tering birds. N1endelaus leaps into
his charriott, and is seen galloping
away through picturesque scenery.
In his absence Paris, the son OF
Priam, King Of Troy, comes on a
diplomatic mission to see Menelaus,
and falling victim Of Helen's' daz-
zling charms, devotes his time to
impassioned wooing, in which he is
assisted by the goddest Venus. A
remarkable vision scene Is shown
as Venus throwns her filmy mantle
over the couple, who are waited
through the air in a big shell by
the attendants of Venus, the winged
nymphs guiding the aerial craft to
Troy.
The flight OF Helen is reported to
Menelaus by servant at the pal
ace, who lashes the horses drawing
his chariot into frightful speed TO
reach his master. The grief and rage
of Menelaus know no bounds, and ne
hastily marshals his army and re-
ceives the pledge of his nobies 10
FIGHT TO the death. An immediate
march is ordered to the city OF Troy
Helen is being entertained in the
palace of Troy by Paris, VINO mas
1avished her with attention and sur
rounded her by a retinue OF neau-
tiful women and singing and dancing
Girls A soldier dashes up with news
of the attacking forces. The Trojan
soldiers advance to meet the Greeks
hnt are driven back behind the walls
of Troy-a thrilling scene in winch
1000 fighting men are seen.
The Greeks battle with indomita-
h1e fury. Charge after charge IS
made on the sturdy walls, in the lace
of an avalanche Of huge missiles
thrown into their midst by the Tro-
ians, Finally Menelaus, reallzlns
the futility of attempting to storm
the massive mounds of stone piahs
q ruse. A giant horse is bullt o.
wood inside of which are concealed
score of Greek soldiers. Thls Is
left outside the town, and Menelaus
withdraws his army.
AS the last of the departing Greeks
&c lost to view, the Trojans venture
forth and gaze curiously upon tne
strange equine. With exulant shouts
tbev take possession, and drag 1t 10
the city. TO permit It's entrance
through the gates it is necessary 10
tear down a portion Of the wal, Al:
General rejoicing at the lifting OF
fha saige takes place, and the morse
is regarded as a trophy OF war
wearied with the conflict %. M may any
,ous the town, secure in the oe-
oa. .t,re of it's enemies, is wrapped III
pa pa 'e, arms of Morpheus. Night mas
cast its darkening mantle upon 80.
earth, through which the moonOea ,s
struggle and weirdly cast thelr ray"
nnon the gorgeous splendor of Troy
The city sleeps, unmindful that lle
Greeks are rushing back with muir
derous hate in their hearts.
Suddenly a trap door in the "ooo-
an horse opens, and Greek drops "
the ground. Another and ano1he'
toI,ow till all are assembled. TOT
ches are quickly lighted, and tne
band separates, blaze of hre 1o'-
lowing each one as he wields the
Gaming brand. simultaneously tne
Creek army rushes into the CITY
through the dismantled wall.
The eyes of the awakening lHo-
ians open upon most terrifying
snectacle. Surprised and scattered
thew are met on all sides BY merry
aame and relentless sword. Ihe
rout is complete. Though hghtlne
valiantly, they are no match Tor 'n's
Cracks and many fee lgnominfousiy
TO save their lives.
The consuming flames burn fierce
". mounting higher and higher cast
1,,-;d p1are upOn the aW1li