Genius is a big word to apply to anyone, but it is not misapplied to Emlyn Williams, who possesses those qualities of overflowing creative activity' which distinguish genius from more persevering talent. For it was hard work as well as native gift which brought him to the front rank as actor and dramatist.
Williams was born in a Welsh village, where he and his neighbours spoke only Welsh, 34 years ago. His Chief help and guide was Sarah Grace Cook who coached him so well that he won seven scholarships to Oxford. But he was meant for the stage, it wasin his blood, and only the stage could satisfy him. With £5 in his pocket he went to London to seek fortune as an actor, estival to Be Observed to appear with the local celebration of tne are the Municipal Orchestra String Quartet.
J. B, Fagan gave him a small part in "And So to Bed" It was his start. Soon he met Edgar Wallace and, as a consequence, made a hit in "On the Spot" and "The Case of the Frightened Lady." Now he is famous. His play, "The Corn is Green," is enjoying London's longest run. His latest stage work, "The Light of Heart," promises an equal Success, He has appeared in no less than sixteen films including "The Stars Look Down," and is now busy in Twentieth-Century's studios on "Girl in the Nude.
The Grand Theatre takes pleasure in presenting Dorothy Lamour and Robert Preston in the world premiere today of this exotic film, New York will see the picture as from tomorrow,
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