JOHN BOLES IN UNUSUAL ROLE

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 455, 12 June 1937, Page 3

JOHN BOLES IN UNUSUAL ROLE

In “Craig’s. l Wife” John Boies, as Walter Craig, has the leading male role, one of the most difficult he has yell been called upon to handle, and' his performance throughout is faultless. His part is that of a devoted husband who gradually conies to realise his wife’s blind selfishness and petty tyranny, and in spite of all retains his love for her, even though she drives him to the 1 point of deserting her. Boles blends the devotion and sorrdy of Walter Craig in an accomplished manner. His performance it; if anything, somewhat overshadowed by that of Rosalind Russel, who as Harriett Craig, also fills a part which calls for skilful handling. Her role is that of a wife who finds herself losing all those tilings she bias worked so hard to secure, and is forced to realise’ that she has only herself to blame for the loss. The wrecking of her domestic happiness is due to her neglect of her husband and his rights as a humah being. One of the most difficult tragic roles in recent years, it is hand-

led throughout by Miss Russell in superb fashion.