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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 25, 1929

Page

6

Stage figures join new Melbourne entertainment program

The spotlight shines on Kirnie Lotinga a renowned burlesque star heading Australia s theatre season in Melbourne The article notes his reputation as holder of burlesque and previews his first shows with the original English company including Leon Gordon as Mate Brewster Also mentioned are Wade Kathleen Barber Trowne and others in forthcoming stage and film ventures with plans for English and German productions.

Higheke Australia Kenie Lolinge Organisation Melbourne Kirnie Lotinga Auerral Aumont Enlil Company Seventent Leon Gorden Mate Brewster Brewster Wade Teoul Tiebeson Ally M'bhello Mmartee Prowne Mr. Trowne Tune Germany Ie Pt Conrad Weidt Clifford Me Shen Victor

Recovery in Tin London Amid Stendard Metal Market Gist

A tin recovery was reported on the London Metal Exchange with a noted uptick in spot prices. The report cites movements linked to the Stendard market, indicating renewed demand and trading activity for tin.

London Stendard Metal

Cap It Theatre Presents Mystery Drama and Notable Cast

To night at the Capitol Theatre Morte Starr Co presents a mystery play with a heroic lead and Miss Michel Stier in Pueth Markey. John Harry and a metropolitan supporting cast enrich the production with stage craft matching the Australian staging. Critics note strong performances and a witty turn by Dembkwater in an essay on contemporary shows.

Capitol Theatre Ple Morte Starr Co Wall Roger Wabkbeteom Larke Vana Leueles Worrat Lee Michel Stier Puuth Markey John Harry Fowi Pny Allie Stge Seins Secrery Oos Dey Williamson Vaphtol

Passing Show Scrutiny and Arts Moves Stir Theatre World

The article surveys British American theatrical ties with managers Cochran and Wyn and previews productions like Minny Waters and The Bilwer Tasale. It notes shifts in entertainment power as Warner Bros and Wily Taramanni eye music publishing, and reflects on Houdini era legends and pre war ballet genius.

Oltlanes Messrs. J, i. Cochran London Archie Amelia New York Julia Reucle Houdini Warner Dros Pine Neers Sound Inn Wily Taramanni Peture Tecrases Miusionl Tlm America George Gershwin Jerome Kern Irvingsiti Hrudoph Friml Dinchilert Auecens Adveratty Douglas Fairbanks Mary Pickford William Shakespeare Bam Taylor

New Repertory Plays at Malace Theatre Melbourne

Ric Fern Justine and John Fuller present a lineup at Malace Theatre Melbourne including The Munmtien Ja coble Ladder The Cirel Yhap Phonder in the Air and JOHAR Meinl water Hired the Manel. A nine month New York run opens at Palace Theatre with Gerald Kay Rouper Heatrice Day Leonard Stephens Leal Douglas Frederick Hughes Ellie Irving Bonis Appleton Campbell Copelin. A Measure Crew More likely revived with Gregan Mc Mahon in a prominent role.

Ric Fern Justine John Fuller Oregon McMahon Malace Melbourne Munmtien Jacoble Ladder Cirel Yhap Phonder Johar Meinlwater Manel New York Palace Theatre Roth Ead Gerald Kay Rouper Heatrice Day Leonard Stephens Leal Douglas Frederick Hughes Ellie Irving Bonis Appleton Campbell Copelin Gregan McMahon

Cooking Her Goose at Henry City Players in San Francisco

Henry City Players staged Cooking Her Goose in San Francisco with Nydia Westrin directing Nancy Gray in the lead. The plot follows her entanglement with a gangster shooting in a hotel room and a police-suspected flight, while Nancy plots a hopeful escape through cooking and romance. Westrin delivers a vivid performance, promising wide appeal despite some character overtones and pacing.

San Francisco Henry City Players Nydia Westrin Nancy Gray Nancy Mber True Hove Westman Queen Co&t Daffy Aireyie New York

Goethe an Opera Review Splits On Lehar and Grand Opera

A critic examines the Goethe operetta, faulting Lebar and the work for mixing grand opera with light operetta. The piece contrasts lyrical tragedy and operatic bombast with Lehar’s style, arguing the Goethe plan lacks logic and fails to satisfy modern tastes.

Toomluke Mieure Ghoethe Vehor Lebar Tiffentach Toschur Offenmbach Johann Strauss Blrotles Lehar Witnens Krenek Hilderith Weill

Minor of Romance and The Fighting Coward in New Paramount Show

Paramount's new talking version of Minor of Romance stars Charles Rogers with Cullen Lunia and Terrence in supporting roles, while The Fighting Coward is revived as a satire on the southern dueling tradition. The review notes stagecraft, outdoor scenery, and performances by Mary Miles, Wallace Beery, Matilda Kingston, and others, with William A. and J. Gilbert contributing.

Paramount Charles Rogers Hoard Tarkington James Rage Witchard Wallace Tom Kuuiterd Ding Edo Wen Brighidecohe Min Wallies Lomince Smither Vietus Andrew Mary Minsit Mian Virion Shold Val Wreoter Wiliam Aiies Mietro-Goldwyn- Mayer Marrick Krearney Pure Raia Huvrey Liineet Grote Ciarko John Gilbert

Morning Theatre proposed for London to aid audience flow

A famous theatre figure backs a Morning Theatre plan to open this autumn in London’s shopping district. From 11 am daily, low prices aim to attract morning crowds of workers and families with affordable, simple productions by rising producers and young actors.

Toving Picture Theatres Tla Eo J.T. Gretn Huyn Hscs Yall Wreangeaieuta Thenatirae Ibegent Street Eoven Ta Ft Bk Tate West Howe Ar Portery Company Apel Eo Coto London

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