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 1066–1068. Justinian's Human Torches. Length, 187 ft. Price, $22.44.

In a beautiful room of his palace, the Emperor Justinian is dining with several guests. As the meal progresses some dancers provide entertainment; and, then, in order to satisfy his brutal instincts, he orders some Christians to be brought in. These latter are bound in bundles of fagots and fastened to large wooden crosses in the courtyard. The inflammable material around the bodies is kindled, and to the delight of the members of the dinner-party, the unfortunate Christians are consumed.

1069–1072. THE GENII OF FIRE. Length, 310 ft. Listed price, $37.20.

The Sacred Books of Hindustan state: "He who tries to look at the Sacred fire shall be struck blind."

Two young lovers approach the temple where Hindu priests jealously guard the Sacred Fire from all profane eyes. In spite of the exhortations of a dervish, the young woman so persists in her desire to gaze upon the Fire forbidden of profane mortals to look at, that the two penetrate into the hall where it is reverently concealed. Surprised by the priests of the temple, the two curious ones are immediately blinded. With great difficulty they grope about the halls for the doorway. As they emerge, the dervish takes pity upon their misfortune; and with a promise that they would never again strive to look at that upon which they are forbidden, they receive their sight. Beautiful settings; splendid subject.

1073–1080. Why that Actor was Late. Length, 590 ft. Price, $70.80.

An actor having delayed in a café, finds himself late for his engagement. He rushes out, boards a racing automobile and reaches the theatre, where he finds everybody greatly excited over his non-appearance. He bolts across the stage and up to his dressing room, knocking down people in his way. He changes his clothes amid a score of stage folk berating him for his tardiness. Finally he rushes down stairs butting into various people, among them the managers, and knocking over a waiter carrying articles to the actors. He reaches the fire-door and in his frenzy and haste batters that down and leaps against the back door of the stage setting. He lifts it up and thus goes before the footlights. The audience, angered, bombard him with programs, pillows and other things. This film is full of life and movement. There are a dozen highly ludicrous episodes which will cause roars of laughter.