MARGARET ANGLIN IN SYDNEY.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVI, Issue 956, 2 July 1908, Page 18

MARGARET ANGLIN IN SYDNEY.

The drama in which Miss Margaret Anglin made hex* first appearance before an Australian audience at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Sydney, on June 27, is one which is calculated to give full scope for that talented actress’ emotional powers. “ The Thief ” is a powerful present-day drama, by Henry Bornstein, who weaves the story round the strength and weakness of the woman who forms the central figure. She is devotedly attached to her husband, and it is the very strength of her devotion which tempts her to go beyond her means in the matter of dress, wherewith to make her even more charming in her eyes. Worried on account of the bills she cannot meet, she finally appropriates money from her host, and for a time escapes detection through his son who, because of his youthful adoration for the young wife, allows the crime to be attributed to him. But in an intensely thrilling scene the husband eventually discovers the truth. Other strong intense scenes occur before the piece draws to a conclusion. Miss Anglin justified her reputation as a leading emotional actress in the role of the erring wife, the cable stating that she achieved a great success before a crowded house.