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“Between the Nightfall and the Light.” 28 min. F.S. 2 shows. The house is jammed today in anticipation of Mrs. Langtry’s act, which I am thoroughly convinced came up to all expectations. The story is not a new one, and concerns the infidelity of a husband and the vengeance of the husband of the wronged woman. The heroine takes the alternative of impersonating her husband and being killed in his stead, or suffering her own compromise. The stage-setting and everything surrounding Mrs. Langtry were all that could be desired and gave her a very beautiful frame in the character of Mrs. Beaufry. She plays the part of the injured wife with great strength and fervor, leading to the tragic climax, shot instead of her faithless husband and dying in his arms. She is certainly an accomplished, though by no means a great emotional acress, and held the interest of the audience throughout. Her voice is not particularly pleasing, but every word and gesture is expressive of the highest culture and distinction. Her gowns are certainly “creations”, which will especially appeal to the woman. Mrs. Langtry’s support is good. The part of the wronged husband (as well as the husband who did the wrong) was played with admirable reserve and undesirable effect. There were three curtain calls at the close, and a rousing hand. Mrs. Langtry will pack the house during her engagement here. The advance sale of box and log seats is already very flattering.
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University of Iowa, Keith-Albee Vaudeville Collection, Manager Reports, 30 April 1906 – 4 February 1907