“NELL GWYN.”
Anna Neagle Has Title Role in British Film. Beginning with good broad humour and rising to excellent dramatic heights “Nell Gwyn,” now showing at the Civic All-British Theatre, is an excellent blend of the most appealing elements of screen entertainment. The plot, based on the story of the pretty orange girl’s historic love affair wirh the Merry Monarch, King Charles 11, brings back to vivid reality one of the most picturesque and romantic periods in English history. Sir Cedric Hardwicke’s study of Charles II is restrained and wholly convincing. Indeed it is as fine a regal study as has been seen. Anna Neagle has never before had a part like “Sweet Nell of Old Drury.” In this role she is an attractive little Cockney, with a quick Cockney wit, and her portrayal of this fascinating role, together with the magnificent dances, shows her to be one of the most talented and versatile actresses on the screen. Four excellent supports precede the main feature. Box plans are at the Civic Theatre, where seats may be reserved at no extra cost.
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Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20539, 14 February 1935, Page 3
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