CONSTABLE WALLACE

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 617, 20 March 1929, Page 10

CONSTABLE WALLACE

LAUGHTER AT ST. JAMES "P.C. Dreadnought,’ - the pride of the force, is a part in which George Wallace delights St. James audiences this week. From a comedy point of view, Mr. Wallace as a constable is a.n amazing success, but as a model for intending members of the force he is the exact opposite of all a policeman should be. His timidity, and repeatedly expressed determination to call for large reinforcements, is hardly usual for stern upholders of the law. and the people of “Harmony Row,” the roughest and toughest quarter of a big city, make life a succession of alarming incidents for “Dreadnought,” who ultimately’ conquers his fears in a '.veilstaged “fight’ ’with “Slogger” Lee, the terror of the underworld. Opportunities for hilarious situations come often, and are taken full advantage of by’ Mr. Wallace and his capable assistants, so that laugh follows laugh with bewildering speed. Another sketch, “The Cup Winner,” in which George W'allace, Marie Nyman, and Marshall Crosby are starred, is a delightful effort. The singing and dancing is of the high standard set by the company many* weeks ago, and Marshall Crosby’s “Mountains of Mourne” was particularity’ well received. Marie Nyman was pleasing in several bright numbers. The two Dudleys were responsible for some excellent comedy, and the “Village Orchestra.,” after treating the audience to the most amazing set of discords imaginable, gave several spirited numbers with great success.