OCR Text |
Show jj The Idolized Leader of a New Cult tjufi The Picture is an Intensely, strong SBdramatic drama with entire scene of action in Russia, depicting the rise of yj? Snasputin, his entry into the Russian HProyal court and his hypnotic power f Mused to evil influences over all. JJj Gregory Novik (aftenvard Rasputin) 4 His an ambitious magnetic brute of IljiMRussian peasant origin and possesses UWa hypnotic power over women. He JfHjMgains hi"! livelihood by posing as a aiWmonk and betrays a band of revolu-iawtlonists revolu-iawtlonists of which Raff is the leader to the government, thus securing a high position in society. At Petrograd, Rasputin Inaugurates a new cult, in which he favors licentiousness. Mme. VIrubova, the czarina's lady-in-waiting, is converted by him. The czare-witch czare-witch becomes ill and VIrubova urges the czarina to send for Rasputin. Thus, ho attains the highest verge of his ambition by being established in the royal household. In ten years he Is the leader of tho Dark Forces of Russia. Prince Yusupof charges him with at- tempting to disrupt the empire, but the czar refuses to believe it. Thon Phince Yusupof joins the democratic forces and sets a trap in his homo for Rasputin. Upon the latter's arrival therei he is forced to accede to their demands. Then Raff, escaped from prison, arrives and shoots him. Thus onds the power of Rasputin and the king is forced to abdicate, leaving Russia at last free. Coming to the New Utah, Sunday and Monday. Ad-, Ad-, vertiseraent. |