“YES, MY DARLING DAUGHTER”

Dominion, Volume 33, Issue 92, 12 January 1940, Page 12

“YES, MY DARLING DAUGHTER”

Opera House Presentation

Only two more nights remain for persons to see “Yes, My Darling Daughter.’’ Mark Reed's sophisticated comedy in three acts, the third and final production of a series presented in the New Opera House, Wellington, by the J. C. Williamson New London Dramatic Company. The play, which was given another wonderful reception last night, centres on the activities of two young people —a girl just graduated from college, and a young man about to leave the country. Having been at cross purposes for a considerable time, they decide to spend their final weekend before separation alone in the country. This proposal does not meet w.ith the approval of the girl's mother, who learns of their plans nt the last moment. A dramatic scene, rich in sentiment and in contrast with the remainder of the play, takes place between mother and daughter ill the second act, when the girl tries to persuade her mother to give consent. and cites, in support of her argument, certain not so-niee instances of her mother’s gay youth ! The mother relents, only to be turned upon by her husband, a banker., A hilarious “show-down” in the third act forms a fitting climax to a fast-moving piny. Honours in a splendidly-acted production go to Miss Doris Packer as the mother. She is supported by a strong cast —Miss Jane Conolly as the daughter, John Howard as the impetuous down-at-heel suitor, Athol Fleming as a guest and former acquaintance of the mother, and Harvey Adams as the husband. Miss L.vditt Hastings, the the much-married mint, mid Miss Katie Towers, as the elderly family retainer. provide additional amusement throughout.