EMPRESS THEATRE.
"Oliver Twist," a picturisation of the great novel by Charles Dickens, is now showing at the Empress Theatre. It is a. faithful reproduction in every way, and Jackie Coogan shows real dramatic talent, apart from any comedy qualities, :n the role of Oliver Twist, whose adventures have been read and re-read by thousands the world oveK His. tuition as a pickpocket under Fagin's guidance, his kidnapping from the care of his benefactor by Bill Sikes and the Artful Dodger; his protection by and of Nancy; the killing of Nancy by Bill Sikes, and the meting of justice to the criminals—all is told in a setting and with'the'exact manners of the period. There is pathos and humour, as well as grim tragedy. In addition to the usual supports there is a novel and original prologue arranged by Miss Lucy Sullivan, and' the principal artists include Billie Murphy, Irene Wilson, and Una, Smith. ■ . ■
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Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 27, 1 August 1923, Page 3
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153EMPRESS THEATRE. Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 27, 1 August 1923, Page 3
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