| Description | Discusses the movement for a Scottish National Theatre, initiated by D G Mackemmie. Praises MacKemmie. Gives account of career of John Brandane, Scottish dramatist. Account of his friendship with James Bridie [O H Mavor] and of Bridie's career. Brandane's adoration of Bridie's The Smithback. Indifference of Scottish critics to Bridie's work. Bridie's good nature and generosity. Brandane's influence over Bridie, who nevertheless achieved greater fame than Brandane. Annie Hall's productions of Bridie's Tobias and the angel and The anatomist |