"THE FIRST MRS. FRASER."
[ The first presentation in New Zealand of St. John Ervine's successful comedy, " The First Mrs. Fraser," will be given this evening at His Majesty's Theatre under the management of J. C. Williamson, Ltd. The box plans will be on view at the theatre from 9 a.m. Miss Ethel Morrison, a New Zealand actress, will appear with a company of noted performers. She has the title role and it is one of her most important. Her reappearance in Melbourne after several successes in England and America created great enthusiasm. Others in (he cast are well known in .Auckland. Mr. J. B. Rowe was leading man with Miss Irene Vanbrugh. An Australian actress, Miss Mary MacGregor, touted the Dominion as leading lady with the Maurice Moscovitch Company. Mr. Leslie Victor, who plays the role of Philip Logan, was well received in Australia, and, as the two sons, Mr. Roger Barry and Mr. John Wood have won considerable commendation. Miss Noel Boyd and Miss Eileen Morris are others in tho cast. The dialogue in " The First Mrs. Fraser" is said to be particularly polished and much attention has been paid to dramatic detail. The production will be staged under the personal superTision of Mr. G. D. Parker.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20889, 3 June 1931, Page 12
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