J. C. WILLIAMSON’S COMPANY

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 125, 28 May 1936, Page 9

J. C. WILLIAMSON’S COMPANY

| “FRESH FIELDS’’ AND “NIGHT MUST FALL.” | BOX PLANS OPEN THIS MORNINGv I Unusual interest is being taken by playgoers over the productions here on Saturday night next of Ivor Novello’s brilliantly clever and very entertaining comedy-drama, “Fresh Fields” and the presentation of the thrilling London dramatic triumph, which is to be staged on Monday night, because in both plays the leading characters are to be performed by two New Zealand artists, Miss Ethel Morrison and Miss Elaine Hamill. Miss Morrison’s name is known in England, America. Australia and Now Zealand, and she has on numerous occasions proved herself one of the best and most distinguished actresses on the English-speaking world to-day. Miss Hamill left this Dominion about two years ago for Australia, and her outstanding histrionic powers were quickly recognised by the directors of ,T. C, Williamson Ltd.; and she | has quickly risen to a high place in her profession, of which she is already a leading light, anyhow, so far as Australia and New Zealand are concerned. Associated with Miss Morrison is a brilliant combination, of comedy artists, among whom are Harvey Adams, Campbell Copelin, Lloyd Lambic, Katie 'rowers, Phyllis Laker, Norman Shepherd, Arthur Lane, Enid Hollinsand, Connie Martyn. “Fresh Fields” and “ Night Must Fall'' proved an outstanding success in Sydney and Melbourne after it had enjoyed record runs in London and New Y’ork, and these successes were repeated in Wellington recently, where they attracted large and most enthusiastic audiences. The box plans will be opened at the D.I.C. this morning at 8.3 l). On the second and final night of the approaching season the company will present Emlyn Williams’ sensational dramatic triumph “Night Must Fall.” which, although in its second year, is still the most successful play jn London. Notwithstanding the fact that the prologue in this piece shows the accused page-boy. ‘ ‘ Baby-faced-Dan ” being tried and convicted for the murder of two women, the air of suspense in this complex, but captivating drama, is tense and thrilling throughout its three acts. It is said to be brilliantly portrayed by the company.