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“THE BELOVED ROGUE” Depicting one of the most colourful periods of France’s history, the life of Francois Villon during the reign of Louis XI., “The Beloved Rogue,” John Barrymore’s newest film production, which will be transferred to the Grand Theatre to-night, presents rare opportunities for sparkling comedy. That Barrymore, in his selection of a comedy constructor, has made the most of these opportunities is evidenced bv the fans’ reception of the picture. Barrymore, seeking someone to provide the comedy relief in his latest screen classic, finally decided upon Brian Foy, son of the noted Eddie Foy. whose fame as a comedian a decade ago has never been dimmed in the minds of theatre-goers. Young Foy’s progress m motion picture work has been very rapid, and he already is ranged at the top of his profession. Comedy con- “ The Better ’Ole,’ was under his superpictures, "Oh, What a Nurse!” and struction in two recent Syd Chaplin vision. That he has inherited his father’s great genius as a humorist is apparent in the delicious comedy situations that run throughout the entire length of “The Beloved Rog Lie.”
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Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 121, 12 August 1927, Page 15
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