CIVIC THEATRE
TO-NIGHT, MONDAY AND TLTESDAY One of the most colourful male screen roles of the year— the daehiiig, immensely rich, immensely powerful Major Augustus Parkington of the Louis Bromfield novel, "Mrs. Parkington" — went to Walt.er Pidgeon. thereby re-unit.ing for the fourth time the combinjition which made screen history in "Mrs. Ivliniver." "Madame Curie" and "Blossoms in the Dust." For boih Garson and Pidgeon, the nim ivpresents a distinct departure frcm any of their previcus "husfcand and wife" portrayals for lire, gaieiy and woiidiness are the doinhiating characteristics of the Parkingtons. Agnes Moorehsed is seen to advantage as a clever Frenchwomen who becomes Susie's closest friend, although she has been the Major's lover. Australian Cec.il Kellaway essays the role of the Prince of Wales and others importantly cast include Edward Arnold. Donna Reed, Gladys Cooner. Tom Drake and Peter Lawrford. Don't hesitate. Reserve those seats now.
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Chronicle (Levin), 20 July 1946, Page 2
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