A MODERN JOAN OF ARC
Few characters in history make 1 such an appeal to the imagination as Joan of Are, tho simple maid of Orleans, whoso visions so inspired her that she turiusd a dispirited army into an invincible force. A modern variation on this theme has been used by Norman MacOwan in his play, f Glorious Morning,’ with telling effect. A mythical totalitarian State has endeavoured to stamp out all religion and individuality and replace it with the gospel of “ The State is all.” Leda, the daughter of peasant folk, sees a vision and becomes a great spiritual force to counter this new gospel, and the story of the plash between material and spiritual power has been developed into a noble and inspiring drama. Miss Alary Jolly’s performance as Leda, promises to be outstanding in its impressive quietness, whilst Mr Fred Avent is well cast as Anton, the old peasant whose first allegiance is to the soil. Air Lionel Stephens brings great force to his performance as General Gnrgani, and Aliss Elsie Al'Peak’s Anna is a fine character study. ‘ Glorious Alorning ’ opens at His Atajosty’s Theatre ou September 27 for a four-nigbts’ season.
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Evening Star, Issue 23379, 23 September 1939, Page 7
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195A MODERN JOAN OF ARC Evening Star, Issue 23379, 23 September 1939, Page 7
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