J. C. WILLIAMSON, LTD.
LOUIS DENNISON SEASON. ’) he first appearance in Dunedin of Louis Dennison in "Johnny, Get \our Gun’’ is announced for to-morrow evening at His Majesty’s Theatre. The American actor named, who is a screen star, as well as one belonging to the legitimate stage, will he supported by a specially-selected company, under the direction of the C. Williamson management. It is staled that ■‘.Johnny, Gel Your Gun'' represents the clean, clever, and virile type of entertainment. Jf. is comedy-drama of (he West, but- it does not deal with sheriffs, shootings, and ranches along (he familiar lines. The plot is described as clever and swift-
moving, and the dialogue as brisk and even brilliant. The piece met with great success when staged in Australia. Dennison is said to he a finished actor, excellent m the chief role. The supporting company includes George Blunt. Dorothy Heacoinbc. Robert Iv Homans, George Bryant. Vivian Edwards, Marjorie Hen nett. Leslie Victor, J. U. Athohvood, Mane
Sybil Labia. IT. 11. Wallace. i’oger Briny, (»\vett Burroughs. Noll in Mlarlyne, Lon Vernon. and Lillian Nightingale. ‘’Johnny, (Jot iOiir (Inn” is having mi exceptionally lino run throughout tlio doiiiinioii, and should he ospociiilly welcome to theatregoers, a.-> it is built, principally for laughing purposes, and is described as a. comedydrama of laughter, love, and (brills. ■■.lnlniny. Get Your Gnu” will be staged for three nights only. On Tuesday and Wednesday, January 16 and 17. the company will present a fascinating drama of j|fe in the Tallin (punter of Borne entitled
’"I he I,ally of My Dreams," whieh is being played here prior In even London and New York. On Thursday and Friday, January 18 and 19, a romantic, comedy-drama of stage life, “Tho Great, Lover,” will he the attraction. The entirely different environment ot these plays give an audience an opportunity of seeing tho star Louis Beilinson in three distinct roles. Jhe box plans for the season are at The Bristol.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 18758, 11 January 1923, Page 3
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