THE MAN WHO CAME BACK

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17810, 17 December 1919, Page 2

THE MAN WHO CAME BACK

Messrs J. (..'. Williamson, Ltd., announce a season of high-class drama, commencing at His Majesty's Thoafcro this evening at 8, arid featuring Miss Muriel Starr, a favourite, whoso popularity appears to increase with every production she acts' in. "The Man Who 'Junto Baok" is described as ono of tho mo&t notable plays over seen on tho ]'/!!glicii ami American stage. It is tho Ktory of a man's regi.'fiei-ation through a woman's h.ne, and ih described as an inter.sclv rib«.irlrtii:f ami entin ly human oxpositi<;.i) i.f the tailing's and lraiitics of tho spee.i«». It is said to 'be a play that appoa:i>, unchallongi d, to every man and woman, young or old a ''somewhat differcnt," drama, ftijl of wew.iii variety, and' crowded with action and incident, and ono withal that give.. Miss »Sh».rr many magnificent opportunities for the exorcise of nor groat talent. A loading Australian critia writes of the play: ''Those who wish to see a. drama that is a sheer do-light to the most jaded play-goer should witness 'The Man Who Camo Back'—it comce, like a tonic, invigorating and stimuVifcing." There is something novel aixlr attractive about a play that represents an innovation in dramatic productions—possibly this is why "The Man Who Came Back" has hit theatre-goers so hard. It is, so to speak, a "dramatic revue," for it presents various phases of life in vividly dramatic form. First we see the home of Thomas Potter, in New York, and are introduced to the undercurrents of domestic, life in the home of a millionaire; next is given a. glimpse of night life in Kan Francisco, with the whirling gaiety of the cabaret. The next scene in the story is located in an opaim den in Shanghai. China—-an eerie scone, full of thrill and suspense: following this comes a brighter phase of life in the East, a time, of romance and charm. "Tlio Man Who Came Back" takes its audience on a regular Cook's excursion, and shows many phase* of life that appeal vividly to the imagination. Miss Starr will bo supported by Mr Frank Harvey and specially selected company, including Messrs Arthur Styau, Harry Power, .T. B. A tho! wood, James Hugos, Edwin Lester, Frank Hatbe.way, Frederick Cone, Misses Marion Marcus Clarke, Frank, Mlanbv. Ethel Morrison, Victor Tat.nall, E. W. Morrison. The progress of the elections will bo announced f-em the stage at intervals during the evening.