Charles Mortimer played a newspaper proprietor in this playlet at the Victoria Theatre in June, 1924.
From The Era 24 June, 1924.
Victoria Palace
A particular hearty laugh is provided at the Victoria Palace this week by a very entertaining comedienne - Miss Lena Brown. Her first study is that of an exhuberant male-hunter whose slogan is "I want a man," whilst the second song provides her with the opportunity of philanthrophising on the ever-green topic of matrimony with capital comic effect. To her other accomplishments is added great ability as a siffleuse, and altogether Miss Brown is very welcome. Another successful purveyor of humour is Mr Alf Thomas, a resourceful comedian with a good "fireman" number, and great credit is also due to Miss Lily Eyton for a budget of international songs, folk and otherwise, which are delivered in a simple but very effective manner.
Quite Grand Guignol-like in its intensity is "Vendetta!" the playlet by Mr William le Queux, occupies an important position on the programme. This serves to introduce the well-known actress Miss Nancy Price as an Italian countess of Sicilian origin, who eventually poignards a newspaper proprietor, who represents all the evil influence in her life. Miss Price's portrayal of the distraught woman is well calculated to bring the tear to the eye, and she is splendidly supported, notably Mr. Cecil Humphries, a cross-examining Chief police, and Mr. Charles Mortimer, as the newspaper proprietor before-mentioned. The playlet held the audience’s attention fromstart to finish.
Victoria Palace
A particular hearty laugh is provided at the Victoria Palace this week by a very entertaining comedienne - Miss Lena Brown. Her first study is that of an exhuberant male-hunter whose slogan is "I want a man," whilst the second song provides her with the opportunity of philanthrophising on the ever-green topic of matrimony with capital comic effect. To her other accomplishments is added great ability as a siffleuse, and altogether Miss Brown is very welcome. Another successful purveyor of humour is Mr Alf Thomas, a resourceful comedian with a good "fireman" number, and great credit is also due to Miss Lily Eyton for a budget of international songs, folk and otherwise, which are delivered in a simple but very effective manner.
Quite Grand Guignol-like in its intensity is "Vendetta!" the playlet by Mr William le Queux, occupies an important position on the programme. This serves to introduce the well-known actress Miss Nancy Price as an Italian countess of Sicilian origin, who eventually poignards a newspaper proprietor, who represents all the evil influence in her life. Miss Price's portrayal of the distraught woman is well calculated to bring the tear to the eye, and she is splendidly supported, notably Mr. Cecil Humphries, a cross-examining Chief police, and Mr. Charles Mortimer, as the newspaper proprietor before-mentioned. The playlet held the audience’s attention fromstart to finish.