THE SPIRIT OF REVUE.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1591, 21 October 1920, Page 37

THE SPIRIT OF REVUE.

WHAT JENNIE HARTLEY HAS. “Every little movement has a meaning of its own.” Somehow the words of that lilting ditty come to you’ when you think of Miss Jennie Hartley and her attitudinising as Emma in “The Bing Boys on Broadway.” For the past nine months she has been playing the part in Australia for J. C. Williamson, Ltd., and has built up an enviable popularity by her live-wire work and magnetic charm. And Aucklanders have taken her to their hearts as Australia did. “Emma” is a role she Is well conversant with, having played it in England. Music halls have kept her btisily engaged, though for the past five years revue has been her specialty, her versatility enabling her to make perfect, cameos of each character study. Passing Show” is the eighth in . which she has been leading . girl. “The first time I ever wore tights was in- that revue,” she says in that rippling tone of hers, “but -it won’t be the last, as the near future will see me figuring as principal boy in pantomime for the firm. I’m keenly looking forward to it, tpo.” In? “The Passing Show” this revusical has eleven changes and five i distinct songs, appearing as a coster girl. a . baby, a stowaway, principal boy, and an Italian with a hurdygurdy. Full of energy and the joy of living is Miss Hartley, and when she tells you she loves the audiences here, believe me she means it! It is a case of mutual reciprocity.