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Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 625, 30 March 1929, Page 13

TO-NIGHT AT 8. Initial New Zealand Production of “ THE PATSY ” The world's most sucessful and most popular comedy-drama. Simple and sweet and alive with endearing human qualities, it appeals alike to the young and the old. are on view until 8 o’clock this evening at H.M. Theatre Office. “The Patsy’’ 400 600 BACK STALLS AND GALLERY TICKETS Day Sales may be purchased to-day at His Majesty’s Theatre Confectionery Kiosk, or at the doors this evening. His Majesty’s Theatre Direction: J. C. Williamson (N.Z.), Ltd. Great Easter Attraction COMM ENCING To-Night Saturday AT 8 O’CLOCK SHARP. FOR A BRIEF SEASON MATINEE EASTER MONDAY J. C. WILLIAMSON, LTD., Have pleasure in announcing the initial production in New Zealand of the famous comedy by Barry Connors The World's Successor to “Peg o’ My Heart." Which is the present rage of England and America. Throughout the United Staes no fewer than 10 companies are appearing in “The Patsy," and it broke all known records during its run of over 30 weeks in Sydney. The Company, which was specially selected regardless of expense, is headed by the noted young New York actress MISS IRENE HOMER, who was chosen by the author for the part of the hero ne. A Brilliant Cast Includes: A. S. Byron, Brandon Peters. Sam Wren, Eileen Sparks, Vera Gerald. Play produced by George D. PaeVer. Stage Manager. Warde Morgan. PRICES: O.C. and R.S., 8s; Stalls. 4s; Gallery, 1s 6d ; Early Door Stalls and Gallery, 1s extra. All prices plus Amusement Tax. Box Plans are Now Open aat H. M. Theatre Office. Day Sales at H.M. Theat Confectionery Kiosk. Manager - - - - JOHN FARRELL The phenomenal success of A 1 Jolso/i in ’ The Jazz Singer,” has been followed by a new contract with Warner Bros. The first production is to be a screen version of Leoncavallo’s world-famous ’ll Pagliacci.'’ Jolson’s marvellous genius for touching hearts will find another opportunity in this story of the sad immortal mountebanks. “The Jazz Singer’ will soon be released throughout Xew Zealand. May McAvoy. Warner Gland, Kugenie Besserer, Richard Tucker, William Demnrest and Anders Randolf are in thv cast.