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Hokitika Guardian, 23 September 1924, Page 3

Tin: ENGLISH CH.-MOT-LONDON. ‘.lnly 23. •\Viiat are the reasons for the vogue for English plays ami players in the I'niteil States? Mr Lee Schuliert, lieacl of the American theatrical linn, which is importing “Havoc” to Neiv York next month, “The Little Hevue” shortly after that. ‘The Street Singer” as soon as its London run is over, anil possibly other plays and companies at present. occupying the London stage, states that English vokes, English youth and looks, and the English actors’ easy way of playing “Gentlemen” are the main reasons for the vogue. “Ameriean audiences are eager for these things and qualities.” he added. “A good English play with a, good English company gives them something different. “I think the chief demand where IKiiglish pluvcrs are concerned just nowin the United States is for young actors, with agreeable, soft English voices and young actresses who are really goodSooking. The American salaries are, in some cases, five times as big as the English salaries;.a £2O-a-week artist in London can, if he is wanted, command as much as £IOO a week in tlic United Etatos,”