HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
In "Laughing BUI Hyde," Rex Beach's latest and best film story, from the book of the same name, to be shown at His Majesty's Theatre, tonight, the author follows his custom of .selecting.stars for the suitability rather than their screen reputation.. In this case he has. chosen for the title role Will Rogers, principal comedian of the New York .Follies. Rex Beach stated that Rogers was the living counterpart of. Laughing Bill Hyde. Strange to .say that story might have been written for Will Rogers,.his personality being practically identical with the fictionised hero. Laughing Bill Hyde is said to surpass and eclipse the three previous great productions, "The Spoilers," 'The Barrier," and the "Auction' Block," and is easily first of Rex Beach's masterpieces. The story is one. full of human interest and deals with an escaped convict whose" rough exterior 'and''unpolished manner enclose a heart as big as a mountain. Love and kindness to his fellowmen are his creed throughout, and he is one of those nonchalant, gentlemen whose motto is "Keep on Smilin' ". When his pal is weak, unable to walk, he tarries him in his arms to.the doctor. He acts good Samaritan to, an Indian girl robbed, of. her inheritance, robsthe robbers and returns it to her; He champions the doctor's girl and saves her from the unpleasant attentions.- of rough character's. The genuineness of his character shines through the veil of a murky past and-brings a message of pathos, humour and good cheer..
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXXIX, Issue 9654, 10 July 1919, Page 6
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