BRITANNIA THEATRE.
"Home Made," a First Nationa Ipicturc. with Johnny Hines, comedian, is the attraction at the Britannia. Theatre. Johnny is presented in the role of an "old-fashioned; mother's boy," who becomes a successful salesman in his efforts to create a market for his mother's homc-iuadc preserves. And Ibis road to success is sprinkled generously with moments of genuine hilarity. Bessie Love- in "A Harp in Hock" is tlio second feature. The story deals with a Jewish pawnbroker in the Ghetto of New York, who adopts a motherless Irish boy—a comradeship that involved both in.trouble later. There are numerous scenes of great dramatic strength, that of the riot being especially impressive. There is a. remarkably well balanced admixture of drama and comedy. The dancing of Bessie Love and Mr. Striker in .the cabaret evokes applause. The supports are excellent, and include comedy, gazette, and scenic.
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Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 122, 25 May 1928, Page 5
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