"FUNZ-A-POPPIN"
POPULAR AMERICAN REVUE Considered by many to lie one of the brightest'and most entertaining revues to visit Auckland during recent years, "t'unz-A-Poppin" will again bo presented in His Majesty's Theatre tonight. Presented by Sir Benjamin Fuller and Alex. Hanlon, "Funz-A-Poppin" is headed by the noted marionette show, "Saliei's Parisian Puppets." So delicate is tho artistry of their manipulation that it is difficult to realise that they are without life. They perforin numerous feats, appearing to play the piano, dance and even sing. The chief comedian of the company is Rohbie Morris, who proved so popular with Auckland audiences in the "Hollywood Hotel llovuo." He is seen in a series of new and humorous sketches. Other comedians are Boss and Edwards, •well known on New fork's lamed Broadway, whero they appeared in several of the late Florcnz Ziegfeld's musical extravaganzas. A novelty act is presented hy Jack Bickle. who performs several spectacular acrobatic dance.-J. while an American . pantomimic artist, Tommy "Bozo'' Snyder, also contributes much to the success of the revue. Details of booking arrangements are advertised.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23382, 26 June 1939, Page 14
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