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Show "THE MAN FROM HOME." L Not to have seen him as played by William Hodge is to have missed a treat that Mr. Hodge alone can furnish. Tomorrow's theatrical vicissitudes will have little effect on "The Man from Home" for years to come, for so comely is its Americanism, so I wondertully subtle its appeal and so lovable is r that Kokomo, Indiana, lawyer, that Americans will not tire of hearing and seeing him for many a season. Mr. Hodge originated the role of Pike and it is useless to try to type his characterization. His methods that make up his artistry are so essentially essen-tially his own that it is an even bet as to whether Pike is Hodge or Hodge is Pike. The company supporting the star at the Colonial Colo-nial the first half of the week was one of the most evenly balanced and perfectly cast organizations organiza-tions seen here in years. Honors among the players were pretty evenly divided so excellent were they all, but peihaps just a shade of favoritism favor-itism should be shown Harold Russell, whose portrayal por-trayal of the Russian Grand Duke was a perfect gem of acting. Helen Harvest as the young American Amer-ican girl broke hearts on both sides of the footlights foot-lights with equal facility and there was a wonderful wonder-ful appeal in the very splendid way she played her part. Mr. Gayer as Almeric simply played that young Englishman to the life and Miss Vernon did exactly the same thing in the role of Lady Greech. Altogether "The Man from Home" as given by Mr. Hodge and his company at the Colonial this I wecv was one of the real treats of the season and he can come again just as soon as he wishes with the assurance that no play or player will be more welcome. |