Great War Theatre

Address: London, UK

Performances at this Theatre

Date Script Type
2 Aug 1915 Mrs Mason's Alibi Unknown
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Cast were: Baron Stern - Mr J Clifford Brooke Dr Mason - Mr J Carrillo Mrs Mason - Miss Mary Neil. "Mr Harry M Vernon's latest contribution to the variety stage is scarcely up to the standard maintained in the bulk of his previous work. The one big scene which absorbs most of its dramatic action is concerned with matter already made familiar by countless melodramas; and also, to tell the truth, one has become rather tired of the cynical and sardonic German villain... The author has a fine grip of his characters, and in the title role, Miss Mary Neil has a part after her own heart. Mrs Mason is the ordinary Englishwoman of the middle-class, who can show pluck, passion and tenacity of purpose when required, and Miss Neil does her full artistic justice. Mr J Clifford Brook is also capital as the German Baron, a character which, although somewhat exaggerated, is true to type as regards cheap cynicism, and an inclination towards stilted sentimentality. Mr L Carrillo very cleverly and naturally completes the cast as the Doctor. The piece is well staged and produced and should do well when Mr Vernon has watered down some of the German Baron's more 'patriotic' utterances. Possibly Bank Holiday exuberance was responsible for some loud objections to them on Monday evening, but they are nonetheless undesirable for all that." (Stage, 5 August 1915)
23 Sep 1929 Parker’s Appeal Professional
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Advertised in the Kensington Post, 20 September 1929.