... To the Editor of THE STAGE. Sir,-- The 44 stage director is our legacy from the great war. The post was, I imagine, created by some demobilised officer, un willing to relinquish his commis sioned rank and anxious not to mix too freely with the N.C.O.'s (i.e., stage managers, master car penters, etc.) and men (i.e., stage hands). The dutief of the stage director, as far as 1 have been able to ...

... . Sir, I am sorry to hear from Thespian that professional actors in genera) resent the work of amateurs. Speaking for my self I have a great admiration for professionals and no desire to keep them out of work but it does seem hard Juck that amateurs who trulv love and appreciate the art should not be able to partici- pate in it without ill feeling. In most cases I mav say amateurs pay pretty ...

... TOURING REVIVAL. To the Editor of THE STAGE. Sir,--I am surprised at the apathy shown to this most vital question by the hundreds of persons whose existence depends upon the conditions of everything connected with theatrical touring. Can it be that the story of bad business on tour is only a rumour? Is it possible that the few-- the very few of us touring managers who have troubled to dash ...

... . To the Editor of THE STAGE. Sir.--There must be quite a few surviving members of that almost extinct class, the theatrical publicity man, who have been trying for years to bring home the potentialities of their calling to the powers that be. A great fault with theatrical advertising is that only a small proportion of it has any selling' value. It is al most all 4 reference stuff and ...

... . Sir.--Throughout my varied and busy career as a manager and publicist in the entertainment industry the main points of your recent leading articles have been rigidly adhered to, with the result that my firms have reaped golden harvests, and thereafter offered me repeat engagements. During the past few years the fates have cast upon the market unlimited numbers of persons who profess that ...

... . Growing Support. To the Editor of THE STAGE. air, i am aeiignteci witn tne first results of my decision not to give my services to charity enter tainments unless a percentage of the receipts is sent to a selected theatrical charity. Already there is a first practical result in the decision of the promoters of a oharity entertainment at the j Saville. I was impelled to take this step by the ...

... (Including Leyal Queries.) 8m ao. The answer depends on jne exact terms on which yon made r,Ver the acting rights and the film yHrnts of the piece, especially the Jim fights. if you sola only the silent-film rights,, and they were so specified, the assignment would not cover the right to make a talking- PJjn But a talking-film,, now made, JJighfc infringe the visual performing rights that the ...

... . To the Editor of THE STAGE. Sir,--One of the reasons, I firmly believe, why the public is not supporting the theatre as fully as it would is the increasing number of stock and so-called repertory companies all over the country. I do not mean so excellent' a company as you will find at the Playhouse. Liverpool, or tne Repertory, Birmingham but in most of the towns to-day you find poor ...

... . Sir, Those managers who have been sensible enough to keep up with the present demands have succeeded, but the others- and they are the majority-- have failed, because they are old-fashioned in methods, and will not give the audiences what they want. This applies to both touring and resi dent managers. Most plays are padded out. Much of the language is unnecessary. The stage artists are ...

... To the Editor of THE STAGE. Sir,--May I be allowed to suggest an idea to help the A.B.F. My idea is a sale of work of articles made by actors and actresses--hand paintings, oil on water colour, arts and crafts handiwork, crochet, knitting, artificia flowers, raffia work and the numerous things that can be made inexpensively by clever hands. Most artists have some hobby, and I am confident ...

... . To the Editor of THE STAGE. Sir. I should like to thank vou for your courtesy iti making known our dub. In response to our letter in your issue of the 27th ult., you will be pleased to know that wo have had offers of help with our entertainments from many of your readers. We should like especially to merit ton the generous offer of Mr. Walter Reynolds and Mr. Hardy, his manager, to take ...

... . THEATRICAL ARTISTS FILM SOCIETY. To the Editor of THE STAGE. Sir,--Hundreds of letters have been received by the committee of the Theatrical Artists Film Society (T.A.F.S.) in reply to the committee's letters published in THE STAGE on February 14 and 21. It is impossible to answer them individually, but a card will be sent to all correspondents inviting tliem to a general meeting at an ...