J. C. Williamson, Ltd., announce the last twelve nights of "Jill Darling!" at the Theatre Royal. The last performance will be given on Friday night, May 29. The cast includes Nellie Barnes, Leo ...
Article : 69 wordsOne of the most sensible books yet written about the Victorian era is Mr. E. E. Kellett's "As I Remember." In spite of his modest disclaimer, one who rose from comparative ...
Article : 623 wordsCurtis failed to find Buster, and set off on a wider search for him, only to find him helping the grooms to rub down the team and give them some of the special oats which he ...
Article : 1,564 wordsNotwithstanding a fairly steady demand in the real estate market this week, the market presented a quiet tone, and the turnover was somewhat smaller than last week. ...
Article : 1,407 wordsMiss Dorothea Helmrich has arrived in New Zealand, where she will tour for the Broadcasting Board. When she comes to Australia next month, she will go straight to Brisbane, ...
Article : 1,338 wordsCommencing from Friday, May 23, when Marlene Dietrich in "Desire" is the screen attraction, an important innovation will take place at the Prince Edward. With the object of introducing ...
Article : 104 wordsOn Saturday, May 30, J. C. Williamson, Ltd., will present at the Theatre Royal the famous American farce, "Three Men on a Horse." Written by John Cecil Holm and George Abbott, the play has had ...
Article : 83 wordsJean Harlow and Spencer Tracy in "Riff Raff." and Jackie Cooper and Wallace Beery in "O'Shaughnessy's Boy," are showing at the Civic Theatre. ...
Article : 25 wordsShirley Temple, in "The Littlest Rebel." with John Boles and Karen Morley, is showing at the Regent Theatre. In addition is "Everybody's Old Man," featuring Irvin S. Cobb. ...
Article : 30 words"Spice of Paris" continues its run at the Tivoli Theatre. It features Lester Allen and Nellie Breen. On May 29, Jim Gerald will reappear after two years' absence in London. ...
Article : 32 wordsSir Anthony Jenkinson took with him to the United States a liberal outlook, shrewdness, and humour; and brought to the writing of his book ability to make what interested him ...
Article : 348 words"If You Could Only Cook," which shows Herbert Marshall and Jean Arthur in comedy roles, is the chief attraction at the Plaza Theatre. On the same bill is "The Music Goes Round," with Harry ...
Article : 38 wordsThe New South Wales State conservatorium of Music will present to-night, for the first time in Sydney, Mozart's opera, "The Magic Flute." It will be followed by performances on Monday, ...
Article : 53 wordsCharlie Chaplin in "Modern Times" and Edmund Lowe and Anne Sothern in "Grand Exit" are showing at the Empire and Palace Theatres. ...
Article : 26 wordsThe final performance of "The Dybbuk," a Jewish drama of the 16th century, in four acts, by S. Ansky, will be presented by the Independent Theatre to-night, at 8 o'clock, at the Savoy Theatre. ...
Article : 46 words"A Tale of Two Cities," featuring Ronald Colman and a strong cast of players, is showing at the St. James Theatre. ...
Article : 27 wordsThe Liberty Players will present "The Barton Mystery," by Walter Hackett, at the Savoy Theatre next Tuesday night. ...
Article : 24 wordsThe Australian film "Thoroughbred." with Helen Twelvetrees, is screening at the Mayfair Theatre. It is supported by "His Night Out," with Edward Everett Horton. ...
Article : 25 wordsA studio evening will be held at Bryant's Playhouse next Wednesday night, at 8.15 o'clock. The programme will comprise one-act plays and sketches. ...
Article : 27 wordsRobert Donat in "The Ghost Goes West," and Ross Alexander in "Brides Are Like That," are showing at the State Theatre. ...
Article : 23 wordsMiss Eve Alwyn will present a recital of modern Expressionist dancing at the Savoy Theatre on Thursday, June 11, at 8.15 p.m. ...
Article : 29 wordsHarold Lloyd makes a return appearance in "The Milky Way" at the Camee Theatre. In addition is Claudette Colbert in "The Bride Comes Home." ...
Article : 27 wordsMiss Ruth Ladd will give a song recital of the works of Fritz Hart at the Forum Club, St. James' Buildings, on June 4, at 8.15 p.m. Miss Muriel Edsall will be the assisting artist. ...
Article : 39 wordsAnna Measle and Sir Cedric Hardwicke are appearing in "Peg of Old Drury," which is showing at the Embassy Theatre. On the same programme is "While parents Sleep." ...
Article : 30 wordsA play reading followed by a dance, will take place in Milo's Cafe Club, 117 King-street, on Thursday next, at 7.45 p.m. Admission is free. Mr. George Paizie, who produced the winning play ...
Article : 59 wordsGeorge Arliss in "Disraeli" and Ruby Keeler and Dick Powell in "42nd Street" are showing at the Variety Theatre. ...
Article : 20 wordsTo-night commences the second month of "The Colleen Bawn" season, which Scott Alexander is presenting at the Kursaal (420 Kent-street). On Thursday, May 28, there will be a special ...
Article : 53 wordsJuck Holt appears in "Storm Over the Andes" at the Capitol and King's Cross Theatres. In addition is George Brent and Genevieve Tobin in "Snowed Under." ...
Article : 32 wordsRonald Colman in "The Masquerader," and Bette Davis and James Cagney in "Jimmy the Gent." are showing at the Lyric Theatre. ...
Article : 21 wordsThe Australian Repertory Theatre Players will present "Hermit Island" at the Emerson Hall. Liverpool-street, on Wednesday next. It will be preceded by two short sketches. ...
Article : 29 wordsMay Robson in "Three Kids and a Queen," and Wheeler, and Woolsey in "Silly Billies," are at the Empress Theatre. ...
Article : 28 wordsThe final performance of "The Maitlands" will be presented by the Sydney Players' Club at the St. James's Hall, Phillip-street, city, to-night, at 8 o'clock. The play is by Ronald Mackenzie, and ...
Article : 53 wordsPaul Muni appears in the Lyceum's new offering. "Louis Pasteur." In addition is "A Viennese Love story," with Jean Muir and Gene Gerrard. ...
Article : 38 wordsThe New Theatre League will present their concluding performance of Bernard Shaw's "Major Barbara," a three-act satire, to-morrow night, at 8 o'clock sharp. ...
Article : 28 words"Public Nuisance No. 1" commences a season at the Liberty Theatre to-day. It features Frances Day, Arthur Risone, and Claude Dampier. Also on the programme is the fourth edition of the ...
Article : 43 wordsSir George Arthur, looking back on 65 years of playgoing, has no patience with the elderly attitude that the good old days are gone for ever. He was a friend of Sarah Bernhardt, ...
Article : 309 wordsMr. Edmund Barclay will speak on "Radio and the Drama" to the John o' London Literary Circle on May 26 at Bull's Chambers, 28 Martin-place. ...
Article : 30 wordsDick Powell in "Thanks a Million" and Walter Abel in "Two in the Dark" are showing at the Tatler Theatre, Liverpool-street. ...
Article : 24 wordsInstead of the regular monthly studio evening of one-act plays, presented by the Junior Theatre League, directed by Pay Hornby-Evans and Alfred Race, at the Emerson Hall, Liverpool-street, on ...
Article : 51 wordsNeville Chamberlain introduces his much-discussed Budget in this week's new programme at the State Newsreel Theatrette. The "Thoroughbred" premiere is shown, the departure of the new ...
Article : 52 wordsMr. Colin Simpson will lecture on "Fresh Fields and Pastures for Australian Literature," at Mooney's Club, 727 George-street, opposite Bawson-place, to-morrow, at 8 p.m., under the auspices of ...
Article : 35 wordsMain features in this week's Cinesound Review, screening at the State, Lyceum, Capitol, and Lyric Theatres, include the farewelling of the Olympic team en route to Berlin: the sinking of the Anzac: ...
Article : 60 wordsOn Saturday, May 30, at 8 p.m. the above organisation will present the comedy, "To Have the Honour," by A. A. Milne, at St. James's Hall, Sydney. The play will be produced by Miss ...
Article : 55 wordsThe Fox Movietone News now at Hoyts Regent and Plaza reviews the activities in Germany, Japan, Italy, and England in relation to navy, army, and Air Force, and then throws its spotlight on ...
Article : 146 wordsThis afternoon Joan and Betty Rayner are giving their final matinee at the Savoy Theatre. The programme is called "Cap and Bells," but the players have been specially requested to do several ...
Article : 63 wordsYour modern historian baulks at nothing; the spirit of Edgar Wallace pervades his activities; he will dash off a short history of the world before breakfast and settle down ...
Article : 524 wordsNext Friday at 8 p.m. the third concert of the series of recitals to encourage the musical activities of Australian artists, will be held at David Jones' Auditorium. Members and associates are ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,980 wordsAt the Music Lovers' club, Bull's Chambers, 28 Martin-place, Sydney, next Friday night, the programme has been arranged by Miss Margaret Dreyer. Assisting artists are Miss Mary Charlton, ...
Article : 39 wordsTo-morrow night, from Station 2UW, at 8.45 p.m., George Edwards will be heard in a modern drama entitled "The Jury's Verdict." ...
Article : 26 wordsHere is a book that proclaims itself on dust jacket and title page to be by Bernard Newman, but which he, in an introduction, states is not by him at all. The explanation ...
Article : 281 wordsNorway is the subject of the next "Ports of Oall" programme, which will be heard from 2GH this evening, at 7.45 p.m. To-morrow evening at the same time, the story of Barbary will be told. ...
Article : 38 wordsThe Highland Society of New South Wales will celebrate Empire Night (Saturday, May 23), with a social gathering and entertainment for members, in the Presbyterian Club, Assembly Hall ...
Article : 80 wordsMrs. Bennett White's Players will present "The Last of Mrs. Cheney" at the Savoy Theatre on Mny 27, in aid of the Far West Scheme. ...
Article : 29 wordsMiss Marjorie Hesse will present her sixth pianoforte recital at the Conservatorium (small) Hall, on Thursday, May 28, at 8.15 p.m. ...
Article : 25 wordsA revue entitled "Happy Days" will be stated by the staff of G. J. Coles and Co., Ltd., Bankstown, Campsie, and Lakemba branches, at the Masonic Hall. Campsie, on Thursday. May 28. ...
Article : 35 wordsThe Vost Janssen String Quartet will give their next concert at the Forum Club on Monday, June 8. ...
Article : 20 wordsAt the Conservatorium Hall next Saturday. May 23, at 8 p.m., a Brand popular concert will be given by the New South Wales Junior Orchestra and Choir of 130 performers (founder and ...
Article : 57 wordsAt the Conservatorium Hall on Tuesday, May 26. at 8 p.m., a pianoforte recital will be given by Marie Baker. This talented young pianist will play Sonata B Minor (Chopin). Rigoletto Paranhase ...
Article : 44 wordsAccording to the title of her autobiography, childhood is still "The Other Day" to Miss Dorothy Whipple. Rather than tell us how she won success as a novelist, she traces the ...
Article : 139 wordsMr. Malcolm Dick, organist of St. Andrew's Church of England. Roseville, will give a series of matinee organ recitals at the Sydney Town Hall. The first will be held to-morrow at 3.15 p.m., and ...
Article : 56 wordsMr. T. Inglis Moore and Ia Comtesse de Montbenolt will give a lecture recital on Francis Thompson, in England and French, at the St. James' Hall. Phillip-street, on Monday, at 8 p.m. ...
Article : 36 wordsTo-morrow night at 7.30 and 9, station 2GB will present "The Dramatic Exit," a further mystery drama from the case book of Professor Fordney. At 8.45 o'clock the Theatre of the Air will ...
Article : 45 wordsMr. Arnold Mote will deliver his 439th pianoforte lecture-recital at the Fine Art Gallery. Anthony Hordern and Sons. Ltd., on Wednesday, at 1 p.m. ...
Article : 28 wordsMr. Paul Staal will be remembered with gratitude by many Australians for the energy and sympathy with which, as Consul-General for the Netherlands, he threw himself into ...
Article : 379 wordsWhen "The Idler," an ex-naval surgeon, now a resident of Northern Transvaal, decided to write his autobiography, he hit upon the idea of addressing it to his ...
Article : 323 wordsAt the Civic Theatre this morning, the winners of the autographed Buck Jones sombrero hats will be announced. All the usual Popeye Club humourists will be in attendance, and new ...
Article : 57 wordsMr. Clement Hoskins will give a lecture-recital at the King's Hall, Hunter-street, to-morrow, at 7.15 p.m. The subject will be "British Folk-song and Legend." Mrs. Kingston Hewitt, will be at ...
Article : 40 wordsIt is the intention of Sydney Ferries, Ltd., to conduct a trial for amateur entertainers during each Wednesday night harbour excursion, the two winners of which will be engaged in appear on ...
Article : 78 wordsThe reproduction of the Crown Jewels and the camera obscura, by means of the lens of which a picture in natural colours is obtained of the surroundings of Sydney Harbour, are the two principal ...
Article : 79 wordsAshfield Park: Sunday, 3 p.m., the Ashfield District Band (Mr. J. T. Kelly). Petersham Park: Sunday, 3 p.m., the PetershamDulwich Hill District Band (Mr. L. W. Bell). ...
Article : 118 wordsMessrs. Macdonald, Hamilton, and Co., agents for Holman's Airways Pty., Ltd., announce that the 12-passenger liner Loila, with a cruising speed of 145 miles an hour, ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Sat 16 May 1936, Page 12
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