‘THE BELLE OF NEW YORK’

Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 62, 6 December 1930, Page 14

‘THE BELLE OF NEW YORK’

Commencing to-day at the matinee, the “New Moon” company and Mr. Leslie Holland will present a spectacular representation of "The Belle of New York,” which is unquestionably the most popular comic opera the stage has known during the past 30 vears. “The young folk,” wrote a critic recently, “who have never seen ‘The Belle’—but of course know the melodies quite well—are anxious to see what there is in this play to cause that ‘tar-away dreamv expression to come into their parents’ faces whenever ‘The Belle’ is mentioned. while the old peoivle are not only wilting the opportunity of again listening to 'The Purity Brigade' and other ‘hits, but they are also eager to detect if the modern age's ravaging hand , has in any way marred 'The Belle’s’ old time beauty. Each artist was specially selected for the various principal parts in “The Belle.” Miss Romola Hansen, it is said, makes a perfectly delightful Salvation Army lass, and Sidney Burcliail is at. his best in ‘the romantic baritone part of Harry Bronson. Jim Gerald is said to have achieved an outstanding triumph as Blinky Bill, and Amv Rochelle as ■ Cora Angelique. 9he clever young comedian. Don Nicol, is the Polite Lunatic, and Kissy Fitzgartcr is played by Dulcie Davenport. . Miriam Lester will appear as Fl.fi. Herbert Browne as Mons Fricot. Bernard Manning as Kenneth Mugg. Sydney Wheeler as Doc Sniffkins. Leslie Donaghey as Count Patsi, and Cecil Pawley as William. Playgoers will probably accord Leslie Holland an enthusiastic welcome when he makes his appearance as Ichabod Bronson, a character he has portrayed well on former occasions. Mr. Holland was specially engaged for this whimsical character. Other features of “The Belle” arc the dances, ensembles, ballets, and stage groupings, which will be presented on the same elaborate scale as the “New Moon.” Box plans are now open at the Bristol. This evening’s performance will be given in the presence of Lady Blcdisloe and suite. . | '