THE MOLLUSC.

Hokitika Guardian, 18 August 1921, Page 1

THE MOLLUSC.

A WHOLESOME PLAY. Handsome is as handsome does. “The Moll use” is not a great play, but it is a wholesome one, and its presentation bv the Rosemary Rees company at the Princess Theatre last night was heartily enjoyed. There "a.s a very fair attendance, considering the present plethora of entertain meats and the specially strong outside attractions Inst night. Patrons had a good evening’s entertainment at the theatre last, night, watching the metamorphosis of Mrs Baxter (Miss Rosemary Rees) from a mollusc an individual living entirely within herself and for herself—to a gripping human being whom the roolities of life ultimately stirred into notion and created a new woman. M r s Baxter was the doloe far niente personage which Miss Rees made into a real type. Her atmosphere was

reserved, as to be distinguished of the character, of which quite the most was made of. The motif of the play was delicate ill construction, so gossamer-like that except handled expertly it wouh pall. Alias Rees gave a sustained rendering of the part and heartily pleased the audience. As Miss Roberts, Mis Eileen Clifford was quite a delight as the conscientious governess, always frank, and generous of action to degree. Her every pose and movement was as to the manner born, and alt gather Aliss Clifford contributed very considerably to the success of the performance.

Air Harold Moran as Tom Kemp (Airs Baxter’s brother) breezy an ! fresh from Colorado, was very happily east and did full justice to a part which was the foil to his sister’s character which lie endeavoured to openly pillory. ATr George Broad was AH Baxter a somewhat complex character in all the circumstances and on the whole he was quite convincing. The audience enjoyed the unfolding of Hm simple plot, which was amplified with amusing dialogue and scenes well maintaining the interest. The comedy «• brightly staged, the setting being ' pleasing change and affording quite . homely appearance. The mu - j,met was the weak spot, of the programme. which otherwise appeared vor, much to the taste of the audience.