"WITHIN THE LAW.”

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16816, 19 August 1922, Page 8

"WITHIN THE LAW.”

NELLIE BRAMLEY COMPANY. Midnight burglary, murder, and New York polio© methods, including “ the third degree,” are the salient features of “ Within the Law,” which is to commence a season at the Theatre Royal on Saturday next, August 5, under the direction of Mr William F. Russell. The company, which has an extensive repertoire of playS, is headed by the wellknoWn and versatile Australian actress, Miss Nellie Bramley. The supporting cast contains many old favourites, including Miss Ethel Bashford, Miss Nell Calvin, Miss Kiore King, and Miss Biddie Hawthorne; Messrs Arthur Cornell, Guy Hastings, Victor Fitzherbert and George Hewlett. “ Within the Law” is a drama of tense moments, great emotional scenes, and thrilling situations. The action of the pieoe leads up to a thrilling finale whei-e Mary Turner, alone with Joe Carson, swears to get every dollar she can to save him from the ‘‘electric chair.” The possibilities of this drama are immense in the hands of the excellent combination headed by Miss Bramley. This popular company is featuring very popular prices. Report© from both Auckland and Wellington indicate that this company is unusually talented, and has gained remarkable popularity in the north. High-olass drama at popular prices is the slogan of Mr Russell, and the public have signified their approval of bis ideas by crowding to see his company. Miss Bramley is said to prove conclusively that emotional actresses can be found without going to America. The box plan for “ Within the Law” opens at Bristol on Wednesday next.