LEON GORDON AGAIN

Manawatu Times, Volume LIII, Issue 6677, 2 August 1928, Page 8

LEON GORDON AGAIN

“THE TRIAL OF MARY DUGAN." At the Opera House for one night only, on Saturday evening, J. C. Williamson present to the theatre goers the world's latest dramatic triumph “The Trial of Mary Dugan" with Leon Gordon in the leading role. A Sydney critic says;— “Leon GordOn startled us with ‘ White Cargo. ’ On Saturday in the same theatre'that s w the first triumphs of the international star in this country, Mr Gordon again proved victorious. Ho is a wonderful picker of plays that surprise, f in “The Trial of .Mary Dugan" he has a human document that takes everyone in tho audience into the heart of his company. Each of us is on the jury, and when, at the end of an evening of dramatic surprises, wo are charged with the vita) , question,, “Is Mary iDugan „ guilty or not guilty?” It is the climax of a series of thrills such as we have not experienced in years. Everyone should see “Tho Trial of Mary Dugan." It is a dramatic novelty which* created a furore in Australia. It is .different from any dramatic production previously staged here. It is not a’“mystery” drama, hut a play of wonderful human interest, presented in a new wayf it makes a stirring appeal to theatre patrons as well as those who love the movies. It is refreshingly original, full of thrilling interest that sweeps yon along- with it till the -Tcmarkablq.and astonishing climax is reached. It, is a new and ■ virile' entertainment 'that never .fails to hold the interest. ■ Leon Gordon, who is'-supportediby .a, brilliant company of renowned dramatic artists, appears as District Attorney Galwey, and is said to be even more impressive, and convincing that as “Witehell" in .'White Cargo.' The box-plans open this (Thursday) morning at the Opera House.