AMUSEMENTS

Stratford Evening Post, Issue 70, 2 November 1928, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS

KING’S THEATRE. “GOOD TIME CHARLEY.” The hcartsome, mirthful, tender, exciting story of an old time 1 song-and-dance-inan, his pal, and Ins orphaned daughter. ... a play to see and io remember —i& “Good! T.me Charley.” Warner Oland, the finest character actor of the generation gives his most superb performance and Clyde Cook, master of humour is at his best. Helene Costello, as too dancing daughter, has an opportunity to act and to dance ,aud does both with distinction. Michael Curtiz lias directed the producton wth the marvellous authenticity for which he isi noted, and the atmosphere of the stage world where the action takes place is true and glamorous . Charley’s daughter, before he finds out the person who was responsible for her mother’s death, half-blind, he gropes his way to wreak vengeance hut the fates planned otherwise. There is ; n unexpected and dramatic ending—and audiences leave with ihore belief in humanity—and with the sense of having gained new friends—friends never to be forgotten. “THE MESSIAH”. TWO PRRFORMANGES. No pains have been spared to ensure the success of the tWQ performances of “The Messiah” to be given at the Town Hall on Sandhiy by the Combined Choirs—one' at 2.30 p.m. and the other at 8.30 p.m. Soloists and members of the chorus have been jjivnticlmg (bail'd, jam! .a. creditable rendition of the great work may be looked for.

A large orchestra will lend its aid, several instrumentalists from, otheit centres beimr included.