22 min. In a “flash” drama called, “Young Mrs. Stanford.” This is unquestionably one of the most novel dramatic sketches we have every played. It contains a strong story, well written, very well played the entire company and held the greatest interest from start to finish. Closed very strong.
In “Ambition.” 16 min. This is a brand new sketch, strongly dramtic [sic] and with circumstantial evidence as its theme. The sketch was presented here for the first time and with a new man in the principal male role. Despite this a smooth performance was given. The playlet held close attention and finished to a good hand. 16 min.
“Enter, a Stranger.” 16 min. A dramatic playlet with an unusual theme which kept the audience in doubt all the time. Being talky, it calls for a clever handling and in this respect it is well done. There is an unexpected climax which the audience did not seem to catch the drift of and it was rather difficult to get a correct line on the sketch before a holiday crowd.
22 min. “The Golden Night.” This grand old lady of the dramatic stage received a warm welcome and in this beautiful playlet scored a solid hit. The story contains a lot of heart interest material and it is splendidly played by the four characters employed. It held the closest attention and finished to a strong hand.
Including Julie Herne in “The Frame-Up.” 25 minutes f.s. Dark interior. This is Mr. Gillingwater’s new act. It bears a marked resemblance to his old one, both in the characters of the crabbed millionaire and his neglected wife, and in the finish with a dinner at Sherry’s. Quite a little comedy is introduced to relieve the dramatics. Held the interest and closed to a good hand.
In “Enter – A Stranger.” 18 minutes f.s. Dark interior. Dramatic playlet of the eternal triangle, -husband, wife and lover, with a new twist to introduce a fourth character, played by Mr. Haines. The piece is well played, has a touch of comedy to relieve it at the finish, and held the interest every minute. Closed strong.
In “Man to Man”—24 min. full stage. A great dramatic offering that was received with rapt attention and closed to many curtain calls.
18 min. In “Closing Quarters.” A very unusual and strongly dramatic sketch, cleverly played, with a most unexpected climax. Mr. Arden is splendidly situated in the principal role and has excellent support in Robert Wayne. The sketch held the audience to close attention from start to finish and closed to a big hand.
18 min. Miss Hempel and her company of three are presenting a dramatic novelty, entitled, “Think You,” modeled after “Everywoman.” This is supposed to be a comedy act but failed to score many laughs this afternoon. While no fault can be found with the way it is played, the material is not there. It has no punch and is only mildly entertaining. Too much talk and too little action. I understand this is a new act and it may work into a better vehicle than it seemed to today, although it passed fairly well.
“Pride of Regiment.” An excellent play most excellently presented. F.S.
