“THE LUCK OF THE NAVY”

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 459, 14 September 1928, Page 14

“THE LUCK OF THE NAVY”

AT HIS MAJESTY’S TO-MORROW This evening, in His Majesty’s Theatre, “Mr. What’s His Name" trill be presented for the last time by Percy Hutchison and his clever company of English players. Last evening the delightful French comedy of a man tvho lost his memory and married twice, again kept a large audience in the best of humours for more than two hours. To-morrotv evening, at His Majesty’s Theatre, Mr. Percy Hutchison, the clever and popular actor-manager, and his brilliant English company will be presented by the J. C. Williamson. Ltd., management in the delightful comedy-drama, “The Luck of the Navy,” which enjoyed a run of 18 months in London, and was witnessed by many Royal personages, including the Queen, who congratulated Mr. Hutchison on the production. “Tlie Luck of the Navy” is a naval drama in which a young and heroic naval officer, by his daring and resources, outwits the king’s enemies, who are about to strike a deadly blow at England. As the manly, breezy, resourceful hero. Lieutenant Stanton, V.C., Mr. Hutchison will appear in one of his favourite parts, one that he created in London, and in which he has appeared thousands of times. His acting has greatly assisted in making “The Luck of the Navy” one of the most successful dramas staged during recent years. Miss Frances Dillon has scored a big success as the German spy, and Miss Stella Francis is said to be at her best as the heroine. It is said that great attention lias been devoted to the production of “The Luck of the Navy,” which is very picturesque, and the uniforms and the dresses are special features of the presentation.