MUNICIPAL THEATRE
NOEL COWARD’S ‘BITTER SWEET’
TO-MORROW AT 2.15 AND 8
The success of Noel Coward’s beautiful operetta “Bitter Sweet” is most pronounced. This verv fine, romance sparkles from end to end with the genius of its gifted composer. The dialogue, the. lyrics, and the melody are all from the pen of Noel Coward, and “Bitter Sweet” will always stand forth as the brilliant author’s greatest contribution to stage and screen. The wide scope of the camera has invested the film version with a magnitude and charm that excels anvthfng licit could be achieved within the limits of the legitimate stage. The romance is a story of real appeal, And the way it is acted and presented is eminentlv creditable to all concerned in the production. Tho English beautv. Anna. Neagle, by a delightful performance as the heroine. Sari, ahsolutelv wins her place to stardom. She is snlendidIv supported by Fernand Grnavev, a Belgian actor and singer, whn should become a big favourite. The performance of Ivy St. Helier. the original creator of tho character of Manon, the cafe singer, on the stage, is a rent hit on the screen, and her singing of some delightful French songs is most effective. “Bitter Sweet” should not bo missed at tho Waipukurau Theatre tomorrow (Tuesdav) at 2.15 or 8 p.m.
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Waipukurau Press, Volume XXIX, Issue 213, 17 September 1934, Page 8
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218MUNICIPAL THEATRE Waipukurau Press, Volume XXIX, Issue 213, 17 September 1934, Page 8
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