BRITANNIA THEATRE.
The battle between the forces of the underworld and the truth-telling columns of a daily Is the themo of "Tho Freedom of the Press," which Is being shown at the Britannia Theatre. George Melford, the/ director, was himself a former editorial writer In New York, and he has treated the story with' Intelligence and skilL "Freedom of the Press" is adapted from an original screen story by Peter B. Kyne. J. . Grubb Alexander wrote the adaptation antf'the continuity. Marcellne Day appears In the leading feminine role as the ward of the underworld king, the part assumed by Lewis Stone. Malcolm M'Gregor Is a newspaper reporter, and Henry B. Walthall enacts the tragic role of that young man's father, the publisher of the 'Tree Press." There Is a good supporting programme.
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Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 58, 12 March 1929, Page 5
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