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Unfortunately the act is somewhat handicapped this week as they follow Molasso's pantomime production. The last scenes of "Mon Amour" are in pantomime and thus appear insignificant in comparison.
"Mon Amour" us written by Edar Allan Woolf and the music by Armand Kalisz. Kalisz plays a young composer who's work only has one fault: the music lacks depth of feeling or soul. After the first production, Lorena Hollins (Stone), a young prima-donna, calls him to request different styles of song. He eventually falls in love with her and is inspired to write her an ardent love waltz, "Mon Amour," winning her heart. Comedic instances are placed throughout the playlet.
This is one of the prettiest, daintiest little playlets produced in some time. Miss Stone is the first comic opera prima-donna who has entered vaudeville with a real vehicle. Kalisz's music is far beyond ordinary, "Mon Amour" is no exception. Miss Stone continues to lack an undefinable "something" that would make her a great artist. Despite missing a "magnetism" or degree of "abandon," this playlet allows Miss Stone to display her best work ever. Kalisz's support was excellent; he has a well trained voice and natural acting. Dixie Barry also performed well as a trivial maid.
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Variety 21:12 (02/25/1911)