“THE TERROR” TO-NIGHT

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 331, 17 April 1928, Page 15

“THE TERROR” TO-NIGHT

MOSCOVITCH SEASON “The Ringer’s” successful season in Auckland was concluded at His Majesty’s Theatre last evening in the presence of her Excellency Lady Alice Fergusson and a party from Government House. This evening the J. C. Williamson, Ltd., Dramatic Company, headed by* 1 Maurice Moscovitch, will present, for the first time in New ZeoJand, Edgar Wallace’s latest mystery drama, “The Terror.” When it was first staged it created a sensation in London, and proved much more successful in Australia than “The Ringer.” Evidently Edgar Wallace has surpassed all his previous efforts in his construction of “The Terror,” not in the cleverness of the story, but also in the creation of the characters, all of which give those who portray them opportunities to distinguish themselves. The story deals with exciting happenings concerning the stealing of two tons of gold, a strange monk, who makes mystic appearances at the dead of niglit, and the vengeance sought by the plausible convict Soapy Marks. Add to this the exciting hunt for “The Terror,” a man who for 20 hours of the day is normal and for the other four hours is an irresponsible criminal. The identity of “The Terror” is cleverly hidden until just before the final curtain. It is said that never has Mr. Moscovitch been seen to greater advantage than as the inebriated boarder, who “never sleeps.” Mr. Moscovitch makes a personal appeal to his* audience in whatever role he portrays. Mr. Nat Madison as Soapy Marks will assume a role that might have been specially created for him. Bertha Riccardo will take the important part of Mary Redmayne, Mary Macgregor that of Veronica Elvery, Mildred Cottell will make her reappearance in the role of Mrs. Elvery. Others in the east are Ashton Jarryj Patric Curwen. Guy Hastings, George Blunt, Reginald Newson, Jack Dunne, Hal Percy. Herbert Leigh, Leslie Dor-a-ghy, Richard Webster and Richard Fair.

A feature of the production will be the scenery, mounting and lighting effects. The production was staged under the supervision of George Parker. Only five performances can be staged of “The Terror.” On the following Monday and Tuesday the company will appear at Hamilton.