SCENE IN A THEATRE
LIVELIER THAN THE PLAX. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.— CopyrlgfctV LONDON, May IS. A dispute over the ownership of tlrtk acting rights of Baron Henri Roths-, child’s company play "Croesus” led to gk lively scene in the Garrick Theatre. Mr Hansen, an American, obtained aa interim injunction claiming the eote rights of the play, and that be was tbo employer of Mr Arthur Bourchiec, tha well-known London actor-manager. Hansen forcibly ejected Bonrchier’s staff. Bourchier secured tbe discharge of the injunction, invaded the theatra and evicted the Hansen party. Chairs were used as weapons and sew* etal people were injured on each side. Hansen has been arrested for-threat* ening Bonrchier with, violence.
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Southland Times, Issue 17348, 20 May 1913, Page 5
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113SCENE IN A THEATRE Southland Times, Issue 17348, 20 May 1913, Page 5
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