ST. JAMES' THEATRE.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20105, 8 December 1930, Page 4

ST. JAMES' THEATRE.

* "THE MAN FROM BLANKLEYS.» '*Tho Man fio:u which wau presented at St. James' Theatre on Saturday evening, is a most unusual and diverting comedy, brilliantly acted. It is adapted from the play of tho same naino by Jb 1 . Austey, which was recently produced in Lor-fJon, and features tlio distinguished actor, John iiarrymcL-e. The scene ia laid in .London at the house of Mr and Mrs Tidmarsh, whero are assembled a ptrange variety ot guests whoso r.aiues—Gabriel Uilwattle, Mr JDilchwater, Mr Poffley, Mr and Mrs Bodfish, arxl Miss Bugle—denote fairly well their eccentric characters. To the house couica Jiord Strathpeifer, slightly tipsy. Jlo is mistaken by the host and hostess for the lured guest from Blankleys, and about this tho comedy of the play revo'ves. The acting not only of Barrymore but of tho minor characters one and all is biilliant. Tho play moves cleverly and there is ample wit in the lines. Kot lor many months have an nudienro lanphed so heartily an those at tho St. James' Theatre did Saturday night. Tho supporting programme includes an original comedy-drama, 4 'Finders Keepers," and the Patho X<ondon Magazine.