Actors Carry On

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 400, 14 July 1928, Page 22

Actors Carry On

Enthusiastic Reception for Gordon &Miss Collins INJURED IN MOTOR SMASH Although Leon Gordon and May Collins were severely shaken in a motor collision in Sydney recently, they were able to play their parts in “Scandal” at the theatre the same evening. The car containing the theatrical artists was being driven from the races at Randwick toward the city. At the intersection of Alison Road and Bradley Street, it came into collision with another car. Ben Lewin was thrown headlong through the window and his head struck the road very heavily. Both cars were wrecked. Scene at Theatre The large audience at the Theatr» Royal was unaware of any untoward happening until after the orchestra had played the overture. Then Mr. Westmacott announced to the audience that the commencement of the play would be delayed. “I have consulted with Miss Collins,” he said, “and she has expressed a keen desire to keep faith with the public. ‘We will be sports.’ she told me. I have also approached Mr. Gordon, who. although severely shaken, told me that Miss Collins had anticipated his Intentions." The audience applauded sympathf l ' ically and awaited the start of the play. On appearing before the audience with hand bandaged and arm In * sling, Mr. Gordon was loudly W’ plauded. John Fernside capahiy played Mr. Lewin's role. Mr. B. N. Lewin is a prominent member of the Leon Gordon and has been playing the role » Malcolm Fraser in the P res€ £l duction “Scandal” at the Theah Royal. He came to Australia Gordon for the production of ‘"“J" Cargo,” and has appeared in thi* P*and also in “Outward Bound. Trial of Mary Dugan,” and “The Upstairs.”

Leon Gordon, whose Witzel of the features of “White Cargo, due at Auckland on August 4 to in a play that has been astounding . tralia. “The Trial of Mary correctly described as one of me remarkable plays yet presentedproduction abounds in novelties, girl is on trial for her life. P r ®? e 5 M . t 0 counsel is determined to send ,j the chair, and the audience is bound at the drama of the P*Wcurtain is used in “The Trial ° ' Dugan.” The is the Brightness, colour and jjj? are the features of “Good Ne» - Te . Fuller musical comedy wh* c “ «r%edull care away at the Prince j. atre, Melbourne. An American legiate play, it is full of the sp c youth. All the principals are America, so that the genuin sphere is obtained. They en r the fun of the comedy w ‘~ riTf ii Wonderful dancing displays 8 , —ph —indeed, it is a terpsicborean tn Principals and ballet are ai dancers, with the result t.--vneck action rushes throughout at nr