STAGE AND SCREEN

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 11 June 1927, Page 10

STAGE AND SCREEN

"Frasquita" has been running for seven weeks in Sydney. Marie Ney, the Wellington girl, took part in the British Empire Shakespeare Society's "star" matinee at the Haymarket Theatre, London, to celebrate Shakespeare's birthday. "The Constant Nymph.'' adapted from the novel of that name by Margaret Kennedy, has been acquired for New 'Zealand' ami Australia by J. U. Williamson. "Meet, the Wife," played in New Zealand recently, is being produced in the English provinces with Constance Collier in the'lead. This actress has, made a wonderful recovery since the discovery of insulin. London's new little theatre, the Arts Theatre Club Theatre, Great Newport Street, W.C., opened recently with a revue, "The Picnic," book and lyrics by Herbert Farjeon, music, by Beverley Nichols, and played by, among others, Brian Gilmour, Lawrence Anderson, Elizabeth Pollock, Florence McHjugh, Auriol Ross, and Millie Sim. The theatre holds 350 people. .Recently, Marie .Ney, the talented "Wellington girl, appeared in "Der . Weibstcufel" in London. While highly commendable for its competence, the play was especially interesting on account of the acting of Miss Ney, wrote ~»! critic. ' Since her season as leading lady at the Old Vic, this young actress has played many parts, but none in which I have seen her—save perhaps that of-Ruth in Eugene O'Neill's "Beyond .the . Horizon" : —has seemed to be ■ quite so much, of her own as-this of the young wife. She played it with a beautiful self-possession and a quiet mastery of its not always very subtle changes of key. Supreme Court writ has been taken out by J. C. Williamson, Ltd., against D.. 8. O'Connor, theatrical manager, of Her Majesty's Theatre, Ballarat, for an , injunction to restrain him from advertising the plavs, "Are You a Mason?" and "What happened to Jones," as J. C Williamson's "greatest comedy" and ''funniest comedy respectively. Thefirm also claims damages. Wearing styles that will not be seen upon the' streets here for at least another 12 months was the' experience of Esther Ralston during the filming of her newest photoplay, "Fashions for Women." All of. the • clothing in which Miss Ralston appears for the photoplay was created a year ahead of the regular style, so that when the picture is released, the gowna and dresses will, rei Veal the. fashions which will prevail immediately thereafter. The photoplay i» ■ being directed by Dorothy Arzner, Einar Hanson and Raymond Hatton are in the supporting cast. ;;: Johnny Hines's forthcoming picture, "White Pants Willie," has gone into production in Hollywood. All preliminary' work has been completed, the laugh sequences having been injected into the film version by Peter Milne, 'Howard Green, Kerrie Clark, Horace Woodmanseo and George Amy. The ; offering is being produced under the supervision of C. C. Burr, with the direction in the hands of Charles Hines, assisted by Frank Crane and Paul Wilkihsl The leading feminine role opposite the comedian will be in the hands of Leila Hyams. ■, .In this age, when dresses are made of three yards of material, the wedding gown "which Janet Gavnor wears in "Seventh Heaven" is a distinct novelty. ' lliis .filmy creation is made of 75 yards of exquiiite lace and net over a satin ■slip. The .bouffant' skirt with tight bodice is composed of eight tiers of lace ruffles. It is this frock on which Chico spends most of his earnings, so that his - J Plane may be properly attired for their wedding, the wedding that is interrupted by the mobilisation of the French troops. Charles Farrell plays the role of.Cnico. . Frank Tuttle's latest production, "Love 'Em and Leave 'Em," lays claim ( to the distinction of being as strictly New Zealand as football. Adapted by Townsend Martin from the play by John V. A. Weaves and George Abbott, this new Paramount picture is a character comedy, of the glib children of today. It is a homely tale of every day life. The chief characters, Maine, Janie and Bill, played by Evelyn Brent, Louise Brooks and Lawrence Gray, are as much the product of their department store and boarding house environment as anything that has sprung from •New Zealand soil. Irene Rich was quietly married to David Blaukenhorm, a wealthy real es,tate man, recently. Irene gave her age as 35. She has been twice before married,, and has two daughters, one 17, the •ther 10. , , Norma Talmadge plans .to do "The Darling of the Gods" for the screen after she has finished "The Dove." John Barrymore has decided to make "Cellini," which was originally slated for the late Valentino.