THE DEVIL'S DISCIPLE "
Sts,—Your Dramatic Critic's notice of Mr. Donat's performance in The Devil's Disciple suggests that he is more familiar with the Screen than with the Stage. Mr. Donat is no film-star who seeks a vehicle for his talents on the legitimate stage. He is an accomplished actor who has, regrettably—and possibly regretfully—left that stage a intervals to find a wider though certainly not more deserved popularity on the screen. His quality was discovered long ago by all discriminat- ing critics of acting. His performance in The Sleeping Clergyman, even if it stood alone, showed him a master of just that quality of subtlet which your critic would like to find. And the West End showed its appreciation of it.
Incidentally Forbes-Robertson's performance of Dick Dudgeon showed what could be done by a sensitive production of the part Lack of years possibly prevented your critic from witnessing W- I remain, Sir, yours truly, W. S. KENNEDY. 45 Penywern Road, Earls Court, S.W.5.
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