"The Third Visitor"

Likely contender for the best-play-of - the - season-award for this year- was "The Third Visitor", the Gisborne Little Theatre's presentation of a murder mystery with a surprise ending. The production by Maud Dunfoy and the acting of the large cast were in the professional category, and few people who attended were not carried away by the intensity of atmosphere projected across the footlights.

Much of the credit for the play's success went to the cast's two female members, Joy Millard (nearest camera), and Diana Hunter, who are sisters under their greasepaint.

Paddy Rutherford, Peter Rule and Joy Millard.

The two central characters, played by Howard Cairns & Diana Hunter.

Gerald Anstruther's play gives full scope for the building up of atmosphere and suspense, especially as the detective proceeds with his relentless inquiries (top of page).

Miss Maude Dunfoy, who produced the play, and Mr Barney Treader, president of the Little Theatre.

Are prominent members of the cast who all gave outstanding performances. From left to right (1) Paddy Rutherford and Joy Millard, (2) Harold Dover and Howard Cairns, (3) Bill Barrett, (4) Diana Hunter and Peter Rule.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 3 : August 12, 1954

"The Third Visitor"