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Show FMTS1SI OGDEN BT MOBY A good play is always welcome to him who feels, if he does not know, that there is no art quite equal to stage art for refreshing the spirit of a wayfaring mortal. It is cheering news to read that one is to be offered here for our enjoyment soon, and the pleasure Is doubled by the announcement announce-ment of a star cast, none of which could or would be associated with other than a congenial part. That means the piece must be remarkably effective in character roles, (and It Is), and that the same parts have a singular appeal to tho star actois concerned. con-cerned. This is just the enviable status of things in the forthcoming engagement of "The Henrietta." This Is the best comedy written by Bron-son Bron-son Howaid, and was first piodnced by Robson and Crane, when that fun making firm was at the height of its career. It made them and the author a- fortune. William H. Crane is the only one of the trio left, and lie is now gleefully enacting his original role of a lion of Wall Street. Thomas W. Ross, Is cast as Bertie tho Lamb, Robson's old part, and no young comedian com-edian of the 'American stage is better qualified to give It the droll distinction distinc-tion and humor the author Intended. Maclyn Arbuckle Is the selection for the fashionable dominie who puts the zest of living Into his work of saving, Amelia Bingham appears as the charming Tvidow, and has Inspired the reviewers to write many positive lines of appreciation. Mabel Taliaferro, she of Polly of the Circus, Rebecca ot Sunnbrook Farm and Young Wisdom Fame, is tho bewitching engenue of the romance. What more could a critic and patron ask for tho best expression ex-pression of this sunlit comedy. The Henrietta, than a cast of the Individual Individ-ual fitness of this summary. Here is the play of demonstrated work, refreshed aud refurnished by WInchell Smith and Victor Mapes to harmonize with another generation, and interpreted by actor stars perfectly perfect-ly suited to the parts they assume. The sequel of this combination is a uniquely delightful and satisfying performance, per-formance, and a toll of business unlike anything known for a long time. Advertisement |