EVERYBODY’S

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 298, 8 March 1928, Page 16

EVERYBODY’S

“THE SMALL BACHELOR” “The Small Bachelor,” Universal’s screen version of P. G. Wodehouse’s side-splitting short story of the same name, will be shown at Everybody’s Theatre to-night. Proclaimed the maddest farce of the year, the picture embraces an allstar cast and was directed by William A. Seiter, ace of comedy directors, responsible for many of Reginald Denny’s greatest successes. Andre Beranger, who is fast becoming known as one of the screen’s

most versatile actors, plays the title role. The leading feminine role is portrayed by Barbara Kent, who has been forging to the front by leaps and bounds during the past year. Gertrude Astor has an important part, while other members of the cast are Ned Sparks, Carmelita Geraghty, Lucien Littlefield, Vera Lewis, Tom Dugan and William Austin.

“The Small Bachelor” first appeared in magazine form, when it was read and enjoyed by millions. It is a story of a bashful bachelor, who wins the girl of his heart after a series of situations that keep one in a constant uproar of delight.

The entire action takes place, in a period of twenty-four hours and consequently there is not a dull moment. It starts*out with a chuckle, turns into a laugh and ends with a roar.