ST. JAMES THEATRE.
Described as the "English Marie Dressier,*' Alison Skipworth heads the cast in "Th« Sporting Widow" at. the St.' James Theatre. Her characterisation of "the Countess" -Is excellent. The opening scenes feature the departure of "the Countess" on a health tour of the world after being a compulsory; guest for five years of a. warden. Her exploits during the course of this tour form the main part of the picture. Miss bkipworth raises many laughs as sh_ puts over the bluff necessary for a "sporting: widow," and as a trusting husband Richard Bennett excel, himself.
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Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 38, 15 February 1933, Page 3
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97ST. JAMES THEATRE. Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 38, 15 February 1933, Page 3
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