MATHESON LANG- the well-known English actor-producer, who is at present in the midst of a successful London season of “Jew Suss,” may make a talkie of his stage success, “Carnival.” In the course of a letter written to the Auckland actor, Mr. Shayle Gardner, while the latter was in Hollywood, Matheson Lang expressed his admiration for talkies and gave it as opinion that “Carnival,” which be made as a silent, picture some time ago, would be excellent material for the speaking screen. If he decides to carry out the idea it is almost certain that “Carnival” will be remade at Elstree.
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Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 7241, 12 June 1930, Page 5
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101MATHESON LANG- the well-known English actor-producer, who is at present in the midst of a successful London season of “Jew Suss,” may make a talkie of his stage success, “Carnival.” In the course of a letter written to the Auckland actor, Mr. Shayle Gardner, while the latter was in Hollywood, Matheson Lang expressed his admiration for talkies and gave it as opinion that “Carnival,” which be made as a silent, picture some time ago, would be excellent material for the speaking screen. If he decides to carry out the idea it is almost certain that “Carnival” will be remade at Elstree. Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 7241, 12 June 1930, Page 5
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