EVERYBODY'S.

Gisborne Times, Volume LXV, Issue 10315, 26 January 1927, Page 6

EVERYBODY'S.

BETTY BALFUUR AND STEWART ROME IN “REVEILLE.” AI AT IN EE TO-DAY. Betty Balfour, Britain’s Queen of Happiness, with Stewart Rome anti all English cast, appears at Everybody’s matinee to-day and again tonight in the all British production “Reveille.” The big gala performance ef “Reveille,’ which was given in aid of Earl Haig’s British Legion Appeal at the Palace Theatre, Eondon, was attended by H.K.H. the Prince of Wales, has now passed into history as one of the greatest events in the history of British him productions. The Prince called it “a jol-lv good film,” an appreciation obviously sincere to the wonderful audience that was gathered together at the Ralace Theatre, by the way he rocked with, laughter over memories of Army days during the war. There is tragedy in the film, but there is also much to laugh at and with, as well. George Pearson has found an Army charifcter in “Whelks,” played by Frankie Stanmore, who is a sheer delight in his drollery and an inspiration in his optimism. He doesn’t understand the reason for the war, he doesn’t understand the tragedy of the aftermath of the war, but he still keeps smiling. The man who took the war very. seriously and whose thinking idealism breaks down under the strain of 1923 with its eternal round of looking for a job, is played .by Stewart Rome, a very sincere and impressive performance. But most important of all is Betty-Balfour, who passes through every phase of war and post-war, life, tasting "both its joys and sorrows, and still remaining a symbol of hope and courage. It is her" romance that is shattered, hut it is her spirit, typical of the spirit of British womanhood, tlia-t prevents Revolution. “Reveille” is an epic ot laughter and tears, each in its place, and both will live long in the memories of all of us. In addition the pick of supports. Box plan at Tattersall and Bayly’s.