THEATRE ROYAL.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19853, 14 February 1930, Page 4

THEATRE ROYAL.

The best of Hollywood has been concentrated into a great revue, which is being presented at the Theatre Royal this week. Metro-Golwyn-Mayer have been lavish, even extravagant, in their eil'orts to maJie "Hollywood Revue" the outstanding success of the year, and many will agree that they have achieved their ambitious object. With personalities from stage and screen, remarkable choruses, and the advantages that the movie has over the legitimate stage, a magnificent programme ol bright comedy, superb dancing and singing, is presented for the delectation of thoße patrons who appreciate the spectacular and enjoy those modern "catchy" melodies. Underlying the designs of the producers has been a wish to try out this form of entertainment on motion picture patrons ana to demonstrate that on the stage as well as on the Bcreen Hollywood artists are capable of the best of acting, singing, and dialogue. So far as the production itself is concerned, certainly its size and the large cast of stars would prohibit is presentation on the stage, even were any producer able to afford the terrific expense it would demand. Twenty-five stars, including Marion Davies, Conrad Nagel, John Gilbert, Norma Shearer, Buster Keaton, and many other notables, and a combined chorus of 200 comprise the material that has been united into a heterogeneous revue. The screen's first dancing and musical show is the result of the elimination of many obstacles, and records a great advance on the "Broadway Melody," which itself was so successful. The musical selections are well worth hearing, and a liberal selection of pieces in the overture and entr'acte is much appreciated. The general effect of the complete revue is that it is a very notable production, the chief features of which are the undoubtedly magnificent stage effects and the refreshing and charming dancing of the ballets. Hollywood has made a good Impression In its first venture on the stage. Seats may be booked at The Bristol Piano Company.