London, Nov. 22.
After eighteen months of vicissitudes and secret rehearsals, Sir dames, Barrie's play, "The Boy Davie," and his first since 1922, when "Shall We Join The Ladies?" appeared, was produced amid_enthusiasm at King's Theatre, Edinburgh, last night before an audience including many distinguished persons.
The play, a biblical narrative, was specially written for Miss Elizabeth Bergner, who took the title role. It was acclaimed by many last night as Barrie's masterpiece.
Mr, Godfrey Tearle played Saul and Mr. Martin Harvey the prophet Samuel.
There was an uproarious call for the author, but, as he was absent on ccount of lumbago, it was taken by: Miss. Bergne:
The play is being transferred to London' later—Reuter.
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