"A COUNTRY
GIRL". -
PHILHARMONIC'S CLEVER SHOW
tho
their chorus, in addition to vocal achievements, reveal admirabic stage, deportment, a fact o very often ignored
amateur on the "board."
EXCEPTIONAL TALENTS
A allar tributo can be paid to allow the principals, who do fot themselves to forget that acting na weli na Ringing is necessary. In this respect, Anne Winter displays talents of an exceptional standard. BEST FOR YEARS she
She possesses a voce of outstand- her Ing quality and purity and
"Under The Deodar" 'It has not always been one'a good rendition of fortune to be able to write with and "There's I'lenty of Love in the incere enthusiasm concerning the World" are among the high spots Hongkong Philharmonie Socity's of the evening. Her presence is an productions. which the chief undoubted nequisition to the produc
reason why one approaches the task tlon.
of reviewing is latest effort, "A The brunt of the leading work Country Girl," with feelings of un- falls on J.C.M. Grenham, who makes alloyed pleasure. This is really on this his first big effort on the local exellent pices of work and
merits
performance slagu. His Amateur unqualified commendation.
is a testimony to his skil as a light will be and his services Hitherto distressing feature of actor
to future Philharmonic the Society's productons has been necessary
of his topical, the paucity of effective male singers, productions. Some
pro- especially in the solo parts. In aliusions, which are his fact the principals have invariably duct, aro clover and witly, and In played second idle to the chorus, every way he makes "Barry" But in "A Country Girl," which had attractive character. its premiera last night at the Queen's Theatre, the dramatis per- sonne and chorus established A Ideal equipoiar
own
a very
The rich and warm voices of Mira. Valentine and Winifred Lawson are heard to excellent effect and both piny a notable part in the success of the show.
The play is delight to the eye as well as the car. It is beautifully staged, with refreshing detail paid to cotunics, scenery, lighting
and effects, entrances
and the oxits, many other incidents, comparatively debut with small in themselves, but withat of great import to the success of such a producidon.
A LITTLE WOODEN C. W. E. Bishop, also, making his the Society, does his utmost to draw out the best from a not very good part and in most cn- Joyable in his duet with Winifred It is gratifying to be able to aver, Lawson. There is, however, a hint quite honestly, that there is not a woodenness about his movements
¿Continued on next Column.} single weakness in the cast, while
KING'S
The
|
THE
HONGKONG
Nino Martini, the golden voiced lenor, is seen here with Genevieve Tobin "in "Hero's To Romance," coming on Sunday to the King's and
Alhambra Theatres..
on the stage, and one wished for a little more depth of feeling in his dialogue.
RULY
W. Gill scores with his 'characteris sation of Sir Joseph Verity prid
Jack nearly as
many laugha
Some of the julliést Grenham. moments of the play are when these wo are together on the stage.
An unpretentious but very effective rolo in that of 11. M. Cockle ns Verity, candidate for
Plament, but ano much
ALHAMBRA of Nan (Nina
NEXT CHANGE!
MUSICAL ROMANCE
THAT BRINGS NEW GLORY TO THE SCREEN!
Here's
to Romance
Vino
A JESSE L. LÁSKY Productigó
MARTINI
Sensational
SCREEN DEBUT
GENEVIEVE TOBIN ANITA LOUISE MARIA GAMBARELLI SCHUMANN HEINK" REGINALD DENNY VICENTE ESCUDERO.
Directed by ALFRED E. GREEN
ΟΧΟ
CUBE
A FOX FICTURE
LOVE STORY
HAT SINGS!
Your
Cook
must use
A few Oxo Cubes make appetising dishes from the simplest ingredients. Oxo dishes are wholesome as well as tasty and nourishing, for the rich becf-juices of Oxo are digestives of the utmost value.
OXO
the
Essence
Goodness
The MING YUEN STUDIO has removed to the 3rd Floor of No. 6 Queen's Road Central.
JUST OPPOSITE the Dairy Farm's Soda Fountain.
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moro
interested in securing the affections Valentine). ile makes fascinating play with an out- rageou monocle and s love-making is typical ot thu character. A clever performance.
nervous
Good support is given by the several other lesser lights. C. Dudley Barilett handles the Lord Anchester part skilfully and finishes with nu amusing local version of the famous eng "Pencel Pencel" Bobby Blake ΠΑΙ attractive
effective Sophie, and all in all everybody pulls his weight to make this the best Philharmonic show for many years.
GOOD GROUPING
15
B
The grouping of the chorus good, taking into consideration the limited space and the fact that in several instances the music provides but little time for the players to assemble. It is clear that the pro- ducer has found his biggest difficulty ix Liming the entrances of the ensemble, but these diiculties have been well surmounted,
very
renl
The production is a credit to Mr. Cyril Brown the pro- ducer and A. B. Yale, conductor of
A.. the orchestra.'
"A Country Girl" deserves the fullest support of the public-S.A.G.
THE CAST
(In order of their appearance, Rube Fairway, h. S. Spencelarh. Granfer Mummery, 1. 3. Brut Sir Joseph Verity,, W. Cili
Douglas Verity, H. M. Cockle.
Capiain Grasmere, W. C. Schnabel.
Major Vica, P. C. From
Mr. Quinton Raikes, Molly Parton. Lady Anchester, Muriel Smith
Bonhle, Dobby Blake,
Geoffrey Challoner, C, W. F. Bishop. Barry, J. C. M. Grenhas.
"Nan, Nina Valentine.
Nurse, Maude Mather.
Marforle, Winifred "Lawson.
The Rajah of Bhong, L. A. Jordan. Princess Alehelabeh of Bhong, Anne Wlater. Lord Anchester, C. Dudley Barded. Special dances by Myrtle Brown,
THE CHORUS Ladies: Pat Anslow, Enid Doulion, Myrtis Dartlett Ilahop. Wendy Brown, Marjorie Frater Best Barbers Bullen, Mar's Clarke, te Cole. Lilian Dovery. Frances Dunn, Helen Bryan. Anne Evang. Eva Finley. Doris Hunt, Esther looper, Barbara Hay- ward, Ivy Hall, Bentrice Lakeman, Aliaun Hacksne, Ele March, Anne Harks, Cathr rine l'ers, Dolly Starling, Tilly Strange, Dorothy Shaw, Jean Shaw, Biarjorie Spea celay, Mabel Thomas, Clara Wadmare, Irls Woolley.
Centement J. Burnet, D. Duchanan, A. L Cole, C. W. L. Cofe. Chater, G. Frost, 1. J. Fountain, L. Farquhar, N. U. Hetry, 11. P. Morton, G. R. Offart, L. W. Peckham, 1. W. Sparken, 11. C. Tynn. K. 15. littler, 1. Witam.
Indian Attendantur Deity Martin, P. G.
ན་ Rini. Birrtle Blartia, G. Fowler.
The Childrenz, Ellie Junt, Harbara Star iing. Pauline Strange, Bettie Wadmure.
THE ORCHESTRA
Violin Milan N. R. Fit, BRGM. (Leip sig), Mm E. Behroeder, Mr. R. E. Maddick, A. Aimm. W. 3. tarling. 11. 1. Evelit. Surg. Corp. H. 9. Marks, n.N., 11. Marah. Viola-R. A. Starting: Cell-G. W, Evans: B- Bouting Flute J. Salo; Obse F. Dickenson; Clarine I. 1. Shaw; fu soon-Lindery A. Lafford, PRO LE...‚̂ A... Tern, Cax: Tempels—*(). Foster, T. Whites Trombone F. Coward: Timpani, Drumi, ete,m*55. Goodfellow.
COMMITTEE AND OFFICIALS Offelals weret Producer, Cyril Brown i Musical Director A. D. Yule: Dance by Dairy O'Keefe: Siage Director R. C. Butler Slave Atanager W. Robertson: Lighting R. C. But IT: Dust Managers. J. Best and J. M. Cock'e Tion. Tant Mos, G. W. L Griggs' Prompter d. W. B. Gram.
The scenery was designed by and-bulit under the direction of T. V. farmon and Painted by Chan Blu Fung.
Kas kod
Additional words were written by L J.
The
comprlands
Neil Doram liter
Mes Mathieson. Mrs. It. A. Starting. I S. Eren- celash, A. Starling: Hon. Producer, Cyril Brown: Hon. Conductor, A. D. Yalet. Deputy Conductest Lindsay A. Lafford... LA ARGM on Decretary;, 3. J. Beat: Hos, Orchestral Boerelary. Miss E. Finlay Hon. Treasurer, 'II. M. Cockles Ward- robe Mistress. Mr. A. W. Hayward,
Programme Glebe wwrat Awen, Barber, Eileen Braz, Marion Herson. Frane, inler, Nora Butler, Norwes Cooper, Fat Cooper, Joan Dowbiggin, Lily Dunn, Kathoen Glover, Edith Holloway. Jon Benth.
OTHER HELPERS
Thanks are due Là-Col. A. C. Marsh and Offre of the 2nd. Battel'on East Ian. hire Regiment for the services of a num. ber of the orchestra, and also to the fol Towing for help to the production; Miles Belly |-Ulake, Mrq. P. C. Clema, Mr. W. P. Kesyon, Hr. 1, Rama. Mrs. W. Sinclair, Hrs, 8. Bpentingh, Mr. D. L. Birellait, Miss Summarakil, eCdr. J. B, Darty, N R. G. Grikes, Com, T. A. Musser, Tabal Mahan dinek, A. F. K. Innes, A. H. How, J. D. Rams, P. Wilson, Messes, Dod well and Co. Dalry Farm Co. Gray's Yel Bw Lantern-Shops, Hongkong, Electric Co. Co., Lu, J. F. Noronha and Blaff, Quted'a Theatre; the. Pres of the Colony, Bernarde Harwich Lane, Crawford. Ul... Meeen HUK Store, A-Man Ifing Cheong, Ah - Wah, Ab Hung, Mode Meganie (3. S. Wong) and Butterick.
The dealen for the programme cover and poster was done h) Lt-Comdr, J. Broome, L. and the photographe were taken by Ming Yura
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10.10/17
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10.00/09
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Spot
11:05
11.85
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14.61/63
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Mny
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14.05 767
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