ST. JAMES

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 988, 3 June 1930, Page 15

ST. JAMES

“DISRAELI” “Disraeli” continues to attract record attendances at St. James Theatre. Historical incidents in the great statesman’s life, after he became Prime Minister, are faithfully portrayed by Georg© Arliss, whose characterisation is perfect. Aucklanders have rarely had an opportunity of witnessing such faultless acting a.s that of Arliss. In addition, he speaks in perfect English, as do the whole cast. In seeing and hearing Arliss one becomes impressed that he is meeting Britain’s. Prime Minister face to face. He was one of the most fascinating figures of the past centurj*—-a favourite of the ladies, a brilliant wit, a keen, far-seeing diplomat, and a kind husband. He became a favourite of Queen Victoria after he made her 3Smpress of India through the purchase by England of the controlling interest in the Suez Canal. Tho remainder of the programme at the St. James includes short talking and singing featurettes. As transferred to the screen. “Queen High,” a new Paramount all-talking production, will be a farce comedy with music rather than a musical comedy as its stage predecessor was. Charles Ruggles. Stanley Smith, Ginger Rogers and Frank Morgan are featured in the cast.