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THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 10, 1937.
"The Street Singer"
SOME
THE PHILHARMONIC'S FORTHCOMING
PRODUCTION________VA
[OME people in speaking of this Violette, the amorous dressmaker play jocularly call it “The 1 who runs after Francois, the hater Mias Fullerton, another Street Sleeper,” but judging from of women...
ungrateful the way rehearsals are shaping, newcomer, plays the neither cast nor audience
part of Marie, Yvette's jealous have much opportunity
rival in a manner only to be ex- pected of an actress who has pre- sleeping!
sented The Maid in Bernard Shaw's "St. Joan" with success.
will for
It has often been said that the play is not well known; perhaps it is not as well known as the last two successes of the Society, so a few words about it will not be out of place.
Of the men, Gordon Stopani- Thomson is well known to Hong Kong audiences. He plays Bonni, the impecunions artist, while Harry It was produced at the Lyric Cockle is his successful friend, Ar- Theatre in 1924 with Phyllis Dare mand. Comic lead is Bob Hender- son as -Francois, Bonni's servant, as Yvette, Harry Welchman as Bonni, and A. W. Baskcomb as who "Once spent twelve years of Francois, and had a successful 'ell with a woman.” Anyone who
run.
The Story
Baw his performance in the Y.M.C.A. pantomime will realise that the part is in good hands.
Noted Referee In New Bole Levy, the picture dealer is play- ed by David Kossick, who referees in the match between Bonni and Yvette in a manner reminiscent of his best form on the football field.
It is the story of an unsuccess- ful artist, Bonni, who is being sold in who has been seen up, and Levy, the picture dealer's shop in a desperate state by the Duchess of Versailles. She is so sorry for him that she disguises herself as a street singer, Yvette, and enters
Finally, when we say that Cyril his studio, followed by Levy to whom she gives money to buy a Brown produces the play, Lindsay picture from Bonni. Levy does not A. Lafford conducts, T. V. Harmon wish to take the money, as he is again responsible for the scenery,
and George Goncharoff has thinks "A good, dose of starvation would do him good" but eventual ranged the dances and ensembles, and that the play is to be present- ly does so, and hands it to Bonni. much to his and his fellow artists ed at the Queen's Theatre on April delight, to say nothing of the 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th at 9.20 ladies, who all celebrate the ocpm. it will be realised that no casion with great gusto.
In the height of the merriment, a message comes from the Duchess of Versailles asking Bonni to at tend her reception, and Bonni, who has fallen desperately in love with Yvette, and she with him. I has to decide between love and his career. He chooses the latter. leaving Yvette, as Marie, her jeal- ous rival says "Like the rest of us, in the mud.”
ar-
time should be lost in making an early visit to the theatre to book seats for a show which will found to be the brightest and most cheery entertainment presented to Hong Kong audiences for many a long day.
GIRL TO KEEP RING
Former Fiance Claims Its Returns
six years courtship followed by an eight weeks' engagement had a sequel at Bow County Court. Wil-
Crane
Bonni arrives at the reception to find that Yvette is really the Duchess, realises what a failure he' is, and is about to leave when she stops him, confesses her love [for him, and all ends happily.
Musical Numbers The above, of course, gives no liam Henry Brownlee, a
of Exmouth-road, Grays, idea of the music, which composed driver,
Essex, sued Maud Walker, 22, ma- East by Harold Fraser-Simson is of the brightest. The first two acts are chinist, of Florence-road,
Ham, claiming the return of a dia- played in Bonni's studio, and both mond engagement ring, or its value, chorus and principals from Estelle's £10 108. first number, "A Perfect Lady" to Yvette in "Follow Yvette" the Folk Song "Pere Patipou", Fran- £20, representing, It was alleged, cois in 'Ow I ates wimmen and money lent. the Carnival Number keep the fun going fast and furiously both in Thompson, K.C., that he wanted the song and dance, Mention must also ring returned to him for "senti- be made of the two duets by Fran- mental reasons.” cois and Violette, “Husband Num- ber Two," and "That's what you are to me," which are amongst the best numbers in the play.
The Principals
There was a counterclaim for
Brownlee
told
Judge Owen
He became engaged to Miss Walker on December 5 last, and was broken off the engagement publicly-on January 29.
Miss Walker: On January 27 we again were quarrelling and Brownlee said The Philharmonic has
money, he been fortunate in obtaining good I could keep the ring for principals. Anne Winter, Mrs. W.jowed me. L. Alexander, Mrs. D. J. Valentine, and Miss Evelyn Fullerton share
...
Brownlee: I deny that.
The Judge: How much does he
the honours amongst the ladies. owe you? Anne Winter shews her versatility
Miss Walker: Between £20 and by singing and dancing her way £25; I don't know quite how much. throughout the play in a part total-1 About three years ago I lent him y different from those she has money in different suma. We had played in the last two productions been courting from the time I was of the Society, and she does so de 16. lightfully.
Giving judgment on the claim for
-She is ably seconded by Mrs. W. Miss Walker, the Judge said that L. Alexander, who, although new as Brownlee, he refused several to Philharmonic productions has times to take the ring back it was had considerable experience with an out-and-out gift to her.
made regarding he Paisley Musical and Operatic No order. was Society. Mrs. Valentine presents the counter-claim.