MOSCOVITCH SUCCESS

New Zealand Times, Volume LIV, Issue 12650, 10 January 1927, Page 3

MOSCOVITCH SUCCESS

’TRILBY” PINAL PERFORMANCE.

Saturday night witnessed the. final presentation at the Opora House of du Mauricr’s famous “Trilby,” produced by Maurice Moscovitch and his talented company. Moscovitch again gave a masterlv interpretation of the rascal Svengali. who gets the hapless Trilby under hypnotic power.?, and held tho audience spell-bound, by his powerful delineation of this uncanny character. Miss Ellen Pollock made a very natural Trilby. Others seen to advantage were: John Harper (Taffcy\ George Blunt (Sandy), Nat Madson (Little Billie), Miss Ellen Sparks (Madame Vinnrd). Alexander Garner (Gecko), J. B. Atholwood (Rev. Bagot), and Miss Margaret Murray (Mrs Bogot). “THE OUTSIDER” A plav written by a cripple, embodying the hopes, passions, and joys of *a cripple. That is the novel theme of “The Outsider,” the play the great Russian actor, Maurice Moscovitch, and his talented company will present to-night and to-morrow night, for two performances only, at the Grand Opera House. But tho main point in the remarkable story is tho cure effected by Anton Ragatzky (M. Moscovitch). “quack” doctor. after many distinguished surgeons, includin'* the cripple's father, had tailed. This aspect has aroused much discussion wherever “The Outsider” has been played, many doctors contending that the play is- intended to convey a reflection on the medical profession. Air Moscovitch, however, explains that “The Outsider” was not intended to convey any lesson to the people—it should l>o regarded as only a play. Although the sufferings of a cripple arc the foundation nf the story tho production is classed as comedy-drama, as there is a strong vein of humour throughout. The company supporting M. Moscovitch to-night will be an exceptionally strong one, including Mr Nat Madison in his original role, and Mi ss Ellen Pollock as loading lady. On Wednesday and Thursday nights, tho two final nights of the Wellington season, M. Moscovitch will present for • the first time in Wellington, Sydney Howard’s thrilling plnv, “They 'knew What they Wanted.” The box plans for both productions are on view at the Bristol.