FRANK NEIL’S REVUE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 67, 21 March 1938, Page 9

FRANK NEIL’S REVUE

JIM GERALD AND ELLA SHIELDS.: | A very large amount of interest is being taken by playgoers over the apiJearance here at trie Opera House on Thursday night of Frank Neil’s gigantic revue entitled “Wonder Show of World's Stars,” which includes a large number ol vaudeville celebrities from London, Paris and New York, all of whom achieved electrifying triumphs in Auckland where the J.C. Williamson Ltd. theatre was taxed to its fullest capacity at every performance. Of all the revue artists who have previously appeared here none have proved more entertaining or more popular than the irresistible comedian, Mr. Jim Gerald, and the i world-famous impersonator Miss Ella, Shields, and, to an extent, it is their I artistry that has greatly assisted.to make Frank Neil's latest attraction the most successful which has ever toured under his own and J. C. Williamsons management. Miss Ella Shields is known the world over for her graceful and delicious interpretation of the number entitled “Burlington Bertie,” but she is coming to us with a number of new song features. Playgoers are looking forward eagerly to the appearance of Gautier’s famous comedy dogs, an act which, on its own, is really worth the price which is being charged for admission. In addition to these three outstanding features there are Don Glavin, the Mexican singing troubadour, Arne Hartman, the famous piano accordion player, Petillo and Pesco noevlty comedy acrobats, Janetski, the xylophone artist, U. S. Tompson, acrobatic dancer and numerous other variety acts and a huge cast of revue artists. The box plans will be opened to-morrow morning at the D.I.C.