EDDIE CANTOR.

Waikato Times, Volume 116, Issue 19457, 22 December 1934, Page 17 (Supplement)

EDDIE CANTOR.

FOR LONDON STAGE. HIGHEST PAID U.S. COMEDIAN. There is every probability that Eddie Cantor, the famous United States film comedian—star of “ The Kid from Spain" and “‘Roman Scandals” —will appear for the first time on the London stage early In the New Year. Negotiations are proceeding for him to give an act at the Palladium-

Mr Cantor would he the must import-, ant “capture" yet’ I,.ecu-red by this music - hall from across the Atlantic. 'He has often been described as “the Leslie Henson ■of the United States,” and is one

of the highest-pat'd comedi-ans on the United States -stage or screen. Mr Cantor is likely to he the first of a number of -celebrated United States artists to appear -on -the London stage early next year. Several London producers and managers are either -in New York now -or are on t'heir way, with the intention •of signing up world-famous stage, variety, and film stars, among whom Harol'd Lloyd Is a distinct probability.