Georgia Harvey Back in U.S.

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 92, 9 July 1927, Page 21

Georgia Harvey Back in U.S.

Eme lie Pol ini’s Illness MAY BEATTY IS RETURNING Georgia Harvey, one of the soundest character actresses ever brought to New Zealand on the JCW firm, writes to THE SUN from Aew York. Hiss Harvey icas associated with <p. P. Heggie, the Australia actor, tn the Broadway production of "Sunshine” last year. Like so many Broadicay ventures last season, however, it was not a success. T T somewhat of a coincidence thai Georgia Harvey should have again played in her old roles in "The Bat’ and "Quarantine,” but such has been the case of late. HOSPITABLE VIRGINIANS "While playing in repertory in Virginia, prior to her recent return tc Xew 1 ork—where she will appear in one of the new season’s productions —both of these roles were revived.

Delroy and Delaney, who are now dancing at the Princess and Tivoli Theatres, have tripped their way round the world. They hail from Lancashire, that wonderful part of England which seems to produce dancers and comedians in abundance.

“1 much enjoyed my Virginian experience, she writes. “it was a most delightful company, harmonious too, and clever. The southern people are the most hospitable folk imaginame, and m every spare moment we were entertained.”

The “Cat and Canary” was also pro<o\i Miss Harvey was again Mammy Pleasant,” a role which, she says, received star notices. The actress was also the missionary’s wife in “Rain.”

Miss Harvey incidentally mentioned that while at Norfolk, Virginia, she had afternoon tea with Mrs. Kuntz wife of Admiral Kuntz, both of whom were in Auckland with the American Fleet. “Norfolk was delightful. The climate is very like that of Sydney. I also loved it because one heard good English spoken on all sides, with that lovely southern drawl so beautiful in its cadences. The real aristocracy of America is in the south.” ADMIRAL KUNTZ AND NEW ZEALAND. Mrs. Kuntz, who was staying at the naval base at Hampton Roads, near Norfolk, told Miss Harvey that she was raising passion fruit—an unknown delicacy, practically, in America—wattle, and boronia in her green-

houses. Both the admiral and his lady were enthusiastic in their admiration for New Zealand and Australia. May Beatty, the New Zealand actress, who is now on her way back to this part of the world to resume work under the J.C.W. banner. Was living directly opposite Miss Harvey in 48th Street. News is also sent by Georgia Harvey of her old friend Emelie Polini, who for months past has been in a serious state of health. “Emelie is only liv-

ing a block away from me,” she says. , "She is very ill indeed, and I go to her daily. The doctors regard her case as extremely serious.” News, too, is given of Ailsa Graham, who toured New Zealand with Miss Harvey in “The Bat” company some years ago. She has been doing repertory work at Hull, in England. Jane Saville, who was a member of the same company in this country, went to America to try her luck there, and soon found employment.