RETURN OF MOSCOVITCH.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18898, 13 January 1927, Page 14

RETURN OF MOSCOVITCH.

SEASON AT THEATRE ROYAL. Commencing oa Saturday evening, at the Theatre Royal, and for a season of ten nights, J. C. ■Williamson. Ltd., will present the popular dramatic actor, Maurice Mosovitch, supported by a company o international dramatic artiMi". Since his last appearance here ilnscovituh has had an exceptionally successful world tour, inluding seasons in London. South Africa, and return visits to Sydney and Melbourne. In Australia he was nightly greeted by crowded and delighted audiences, who acclaimed his new play, "The Fake," as of outstanding merit. Frederick I.unsdalc. the noted playwright, who wrote

"Spring Cleaning," and "Aren't VTe All!" is responsible for "The Fake," but in this play one sees a different Lonsdale. The author has presented a story of a father who allows his daughter, for the sake of social advantage, to become the wife of a drunkard ami drug feud, because ho is a scion of nobility. The case of this young man is pronounced incurable by his medical adviser. The father ignores the misery which his daughter is suffering, and finally a friend of the family deliberately gives the hapless dipso-maniae an overdose of the drug. The climax is one of the most remarkable and unusual yet seen on the stage. One Sydney critic says: "Maurice Moscovitch's greatest role, in 'The Fake' is hailed everywhere by Press and public as a materpieco of playwriting and acting. ]t is a virile, well-construct-ed, and intensely absorbing play, with strong dramatic situations, an just the subtle touch of comedy which Lonsdale knows how to introduce at unexpected moments." Included in the company supporting the star are Nnt Madison and Eileen Sparks, who were last here with the previous tour, Ellen Pollock, Margaret Murray, and Alex. Earner were specially brought from London successes. Oilier prominent people are George Blunt, ,T. B. Atholwood, Reginald llensou, Kcrrie Kelly, Kioro King, Lcs Donaghy, and John iiarper. The feond production is a revival after many years of du Manner's celebrated romance, "Trilby." Recently staged in Wellington, the "Dominion" critic said: "Among the milestones along the (rail of the dramatic memory, 'Trilby' still stands out in the clearest silhouette'as a dramatic effort that was unique, and is still fascinating. To desribe the performance of Moscovitch as 'Svengali' as a triumph is no exaggeration." "The Outsider" will be revived for one night only, and on the last two nights of the season "They Knew What They Wanted," a play unforgettable, will be staged. The box plans for Die season are at The Bristol.