FRANK NEIL BRINGING JESSIE MATTHEWS SANDY POWELL GEORGE FORMBY AND OTHERS

Radio Record, Volume XII, Issue 36, 17 February 1939, Page 5

FRANK NEIL BRINGING JESSIE MATTHEWS SANDY POWELL GEORGE FORMBY AND OTHERS

other day, went lively Frank Neil, probably the biggest figure in the Australian and New Zealand theatre world to-day. Frank is bound for Los Angeles, New York, London and Paris on a talent-hunting quest. He told the "Record" that he already has some famous personalities in the bag for this part of the world. Coming back with him by air from London in four months’ time is Jessie Matthews, who will appear on the stage in this country. Due to open in Sydney under the Neil banner about Christmas is famous Sandy Powell, popular for years in New Zealand as a broadcasting aa Auckland on the Mariposa the

comedian. And George Formby, whose Lancashire films have acquired the habit of breaking box office records in the Dominion, is likely to put his signature on the dotted line for a tour of Australia. and New Zealand, Frank Neil will have a look at the New York stage sensation, "Hellzapoppin," with the idea of buying it for here. He’ll also book many acts in America and Europe as well as buying several straight shows. He told the "Record" that plans are almost ready for two more theatres for his shows, one in Sydney and another in Melbourne. Frank already controls the popular Tivolis in those cities.