The Archive · 1941

Historical Pioneer

Mr. Tong, who produced "Taiping Rebellion" can be said to be the joneer of presenting historical plays 'a modern interpretation, This play is based on fact and has been {interpreted and dramatized for the legitimate stage by Wei Ju-hui and directed by Feymou, The costumes, Gesigned by Wu Shu-kwong, are colourful and picturesque, heavy satins with Chinese embroideri¢s, and. Miss Margaret Tong's were specially attractive, save in the last act where she has to wear a plain blue coolie Suit, "The scenery, for which Zoong. Mel was responsible, was correct in every detail, not only in the turn ture, but the outdoor scenes with old tones of dusk, and then night.

Bach actor played is part admirably and with @ sincerity that was real.—s..

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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