The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-06

EMPIRE
 The horrors of the Roman arena, which for 1900 years have made the reign of Nero a synonym for all that is cruel and blood-thirsty are the latest events of ancient history to be reincarnated for modern eyes through the marvellous realism of Quo Vadis." the photo-spectacle su- preme which opened a three-day en- gagement at the Empire theatre last night.
 Anybody may now look upon the same gruesome scenes over which Nero and the citizens of Rome once Ngloated. They will see the Emper or's favorite amphitheatre rising tier on tier and filled to overhowing with gaily clad merrymakers. There is music in the air and every face shows eager anticipation of the bloody pro- gram which a cruel tyrant has pre- pared for the amusement of, his peo- pie.
 Across the hot sands of the arena comes the pitiful band of martyrs, just as they often came during the early ages of the Christian era. Goaded by brutal guards. jeered by the mocking crowds. they advance with falterfng steps to the spot ap- pointed for their fate. Strong men are there and fair women and help less babies-an doomed for their re- 1igion's sake to make a holiday for horrible manner human depravity could device. Verify, this is the sad dest part of Rome's history.
 And now the long awaited moment shas arrived. A hush falls over the vast enclosure, the crowds bend for ward in order not to mss single de- tail of the tragedy which is to come. Making the sign of the cross again tians fall on their knees and lift their hands in prayer. At this mo- ment there is a signal from Nero's throne, and the massive bars which mighty roar is heard, the padded fall of 200 paws-and out into the glare of the arena dashes the snarl- ing pack of ferocious lions. The bodies show how they have been starved to whet their appetites for today's feast of humand blood.
 And then-but 'tis better to see the with what follows. Really, this is the most sensational and stupendous cinema production Bridgeport the- atre-goers have witnessed in many many months. Don't miss it-a1 this week at the Empire.
 Breakfast In Bed''-there's a ti- tie that holds a world of meaning. It's the name of the new fun show that comes to the Lyric theatre next week, and it's known far and wide as about the most popular of all
 
 the we'll known Al Woods, New York producer.
 'Rreakfast In Bed' is a saucy, zip py French farce, one of those mile a-n1inute things where you find 1t hard to catch up with yourself, you're laughing so much all the time.
 It has been quite some time since the Polie Players staged a real car nival of laughter. and from all ad- vance accounts "Breakfast In Bed" will more than atone for whatever deficit there has been in the laughter market in the past.
 Eveta Nudsen, the popular leading woman, will be seen in the part which Florence Moore created. Miss Mud sen hasn't tried her hand at comedy since coming to Bridgeport. and this will be her first chance to score in what is an entirely new field.
 "Rebecca of Sunnvbrook Farm" continues to draw both young and old to the Lyric, where the magic charm of it's sunshine and wholesomeness brings everyone beneath its spell. This play will go down into history as one of the very finest achievements of the Pon Players all season long.