DE LUXE THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 139, 9 December 1924, Page 10

DE LUXE THEATRE.

'The Hunchback of Notre Dame," which is drawing large attendances at the De Luxe Theatre at both afternoon mid ovening performances, belongs to that class of picture that one can look back upon with ' pleasure. It enables the spectator to visualise the stirring days of the French Revolution and tho tragic love of Esmeralda, so delightfully treated by Victor Hugo. The growing hate against the overbearing rule of the aristocrats, the haughty lords and ladies, the massive building itself, full of historical charm and architectural wonder, and its storming by the infuriated crowd, form a gigantic chiaroscure for a human tale in which Lon Chancy, as the' Hunchback, holds the attention of the spectators breathlessly. Grotesque and mis-shapen without, yet pure gold within, Quasimodo's love leads him to the heights of heroism in the defence of the huge building, and his greater treasure, Esmeralda! The picture is preceded by an artistic prologue showing tho. celebrated Notre Dame, while the clergy chant and the evening hymn is heard, rendered by the Lyric Quartette party. The incidental music under the directorship of Mr. L. D. Austin, is a welcome feature of a programme that will long be remembered by young and old. There are matinee performances daily. The booking is at The Bristol.